Shawinigan-2 Generating Station
Shawinigan-2 Generating Station, Hydroelectric museum in Shawinigan, Canada.
The Shawinigan-2 Generating Station showcases the evolution of hydroelectric power through exhibits containing industrial machinery and technical documentation from different periods.
The power station, built in 1910, expanded the regional electrical capacity with additional turbines and formed part of a larger complex along the Saint-Maurice River.
The facility stands as a monument to Quebec's industrial development, registered in the Quebec Cultural Heritage Directory for its engineering and social contributions.
Visitors can explore the historical machinery, learn about renewable energy production, and understand the technological progress through guided tours from June to September.
The station preserves original equipment from the early 1900s, including operational turbines and generators that demonstrate the advancement of hydroelectric technology.
Location: Shawinigan
Part of: Shawinigan Hydroelectric Complex
GPS coordinates: 46.53650,-72.76730
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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