Category Archives: Crowe River

Water Street Pumphouse – Crowe River

By Linda Heron on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Posted in Crowe River, Rivers at Risk, Water Street Pumphouse

Project: Water Street Pumphouse – upgrade/expansion – 1.3 MW Installed Capacity
River: Crowe River
Proponent: Peterborough Utilities – 41 Water Street, Marmora, ON
Contract: Hydroelectric Contract Initiative (HCI)

Upgrades under HCI

Pursuant to the January 21, 2013, Ministerial Direction, the OPA is no longer accepting applications for refurbishment, upgrades or expansions of existing facilities currently holding HCI contracts. The OPA in due course may amend the HCI Standard Contract Guidelines to incorporate changes to reflect this direction. The OPA is currently developing the Hydroelectric Standard Offer program (HESOP) for expansion projects as per the June 26, 2013, Ministerial Direction.

Marmora Pumped Storage – Crowe River

By Linda Heron on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Posted in Crowe River, Energy, Marmora Pumped Storage, Pumped Storage, Rivers at Risk

: Marmora Generating Station Proposal

















: The Marmora Pumped Storage power generation proposal is located in Marmora, Ontario, adjacent to the Crowe River.The Marmora project will use an open pit and an upper reservoir in a closed-loop configuration. Combination pumps/generators will pump water up into the reservoir during off-peak periods and then release it back down into the mine during on-peak periods to generate electricity. The design provides for an average head of 140 meters, producing 400 MW of generated power to enable time-shifting to support renewable energy sources and grid demand patterns.; Learn more about the project
Technology: Pumped Storage Hydro
Main Equipment: Francis combination pumps/generators
Fuel: Water
Capacity: 400 MW
Proponent: Northland Power