Vancouver (Richa Walia): BC Hydro has announced that the Site C dam, located along the Peace River near Fort St. John, is now fully operational following the activation of its sixth and final turbine.
In a statement issued Saturday, the Crown corporation confirmed that the completion of this final stage allows the dam to generate up to 1,100 megawatts of electricity — enough to supply power to approximately 500,000 homes each year.
Adrian Dix, B.C.’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, hailed the milestone as a significant step toward energy security in the province. “Generations of British Columbians will benefit from reliable and affordable clean electricity,” he said.
BC Hydro president and CEO Charlotte Mitha emphasized the long-term impact of the project, noting that the dam is expected to serve customers for the next 100 years. “With Site C now fully online, we’re ensuring a century of clean energy for the province,” she said.
The Site C project, one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in B.C.’s history, has been under construction since 2015 and is part of the province’s broader commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity.
