Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Stations

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Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Stations are two hydro station in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The station diverts water from Niagara River above the falls and flows back into the lower portion of the river.

Adam Beck I contains 10 generators and first produced power in 1922. It was originally called the Queenston Chippawa power station and was renamed after Adam Beck in 1950 on the twenty fifth anniversary of his death. The water is diverted through a canal from the Welland River.

Adam Beck II contains 16 generators and first produced power in 1954. The water is diverted from the Niagara River above the falls through underground pipes. A reservoir was created that allows the holding of water, diverted during the night, and then used during the day. Adam Beck II is currently undergoing major modification in the form of the Niagara Tunnel Project in order to improve its generation output. This new tunnel is expected to be in operation by late 2009.