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Knowledge is Power series
Knowledge is Power series
- Overview
- EP1: Ontario’s electricity system in :60
- EP2: Hydroelectricity – Falling for the power of water
- EP3: Nanticoke’s evolution from coal to solar
- EP4: How does Cobalt-60 benefit healthcare?
- EP5: How does Cobalt-60 help keep hearts pumping?
- EP6: How does Cobalt-60 help keep food safe?
- EP7: Dive in with the OPG dive team
Hydroelectricity – Falling for the power of water
How does water produce electricity and why is it such a great source of power?
In Ontario, we have an abundance of water that we use to create clean, renewable, low-cost power. But how exactly does water turn into electricity?
We break down the basics of hydroelectricity in this video.
Did you know?
25% of Ontario's power
comes from hydro stations
66 hydro stations
are owned and operated by OPG in Ontario
2 million
homes powered by Sir Adam Beck II station alone
100+ years
is how long well-maintained hydro stations can operate safely
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From virtual reality to 3D printing, there's a whole lot of innovation going on at OPG's X-Lab. This special division is tapping into the latest techn...

Our team of full-time, commercial divers plunge into the cold waters around our generating stations every day to keep our operations running smoothly.