During tours of Hydro-Québec’s generating stations and interpretation centers, our guides present this animation.
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How a hydropower generating station works
Check out this interactive animation to see how hydropower is generated.
How water travels through a hydropower generating station to produce electricity
A hydropower generating station uses the power of water to produce electricity. But how does it work?
Let’s take a closer look!
