Manitoba poised for bigger hydro power growth and exports
Manitoba faces rising demand as diversification and new farms boost electricity use. Grand Rapids will deliver 320 000 kw from 1965, with Nelson River’s Kelsey Station feeding Thompson nickel. Manitoba eyes a future national power grid sharing hydro resources across provinces.
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Manitoba’s Part In National Power Grid
Recent talks by provincial and federal authorities discuss a Canada wide power grid. Manitoba could become a key hub due to its central location and Nelson River potential. Vast northern rivers await development, with Manitoba’s water resources exceeding five million horsepower overall.
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