Overview
Namewaminikan is a 10 MW hydroelectric power plant in Ontario, Canada, operated by Namewaminikan Hydro Inc. The facility harnesses water flow to generate renewable electricity.
Namewaminikan is a hydroelectric power plant located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 10 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Namewaminikan Hydro Inc. and is currently operational. As a small-scale hydroelectric plant, it contributes to Canada's renewable energy portfolio, leveraging the region's water resources for clean power generation. Hydroelectric plants like Namewaminikan operate under Canadian provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial water management frameworks. The facility uses run-of-river or reservoir-based technology typical of small hydro projects in Ontario, with minimal greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. The plant serves local communities by providing reliable, low-carbon electricity. Its operation supports Ontario's energy grid and aligns with provincial goals for renewable energy adoption. The facility's small capacity means it has a localized environmental footprint, primarily affecting aquatic ecosystems through water flow management.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can alter local aquatic habitats. Namewaminikan's 10 MW capacity suggests a relatively small impoundment or run-of-river design, minimizing ecological disruption. The plant's location in Ontario, a region with abundant freshwater resources, supports sustainable hydropower operations. Regulatory oversight ensures compliance with water use and fish passage requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Namewaminikan is located in Ontario, Canada, near coordinates 49.6826 N, 88.0049 W.
Namewaminikan has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Namewaminikan Hydro Inc.
Hydroelectric plants in Canada must comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, provincial water management laws, and fish habitat protection regulations under the Fisheries Act.
As a hydroelectric plant, Namewaminikan generates electricity from flowing water, producing no direct CO2 emissions and supporting Ontario's renewable energy targets.