Okikendawt Hydro Generating Station
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ontario, Canada
Source: The Environment Journal
The Okikendawt Hydro Generating Station is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility that utilizes the natural flow of the French River to generate electricity without building a new dam. It was designed to minimize environmental impact by using an existing dam and only excess water, preserving water levels and flows. The project includes environmental efforts such as improving fish habitat, protectin
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Environment Journal
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Status
Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Okikendawt Hydro Generating Station is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility that utilizes the natural flow of the French River to generate electricity without building a new dam. It was designed to minimize environmental impact by using an existing dam and only excess water, preserving water levels and flows. The project includes environmental efforts such as improving fish habitat, protecting turtle breeding sites, preserving cultural heritage sites, and cooperating with Ontario Parks. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
Source
Source | The Environment Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-19 |
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