Grand Falls Generating Station
| Grand Falls generating station | |
|---|---|
 The floodgates of the Grand Falls generating station. | |
| Country | Canada |
| Location | Grand Falls, New Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 47°3′5″N 67°44′24″W / 47.05139°N 67.74000°WCoordinates: 47°3′5″N 67°44′24″W / 47.05139°N 67.74000°W |
| Commission date | 1931 |
| Owner(s) | NB Power |
| Thermal power station | |
| Type | Hydroelectric |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 x Francis turbines |
| Nameplate capacity | 66 MW |
The Grand Falls Generating Station is a hydroelectric dam built on the Saint John River in Grand Falls in the Canadian province of New Brunswick and is operated by NB Power corporation. It was built in 1931 and its power house has a capacity of 66 megawatts with its 4 turbines.[1]
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