Poplar River Power Station

Opened: 1981
Where: Coronach, SK
Fuel source: Coal
Power capacity: 582 megawatts (MW)

Facts about the Poplar River Power Station

  • There are 2 units that create 582 MW of power. The first one powered up in 1981 and the second in 1983.
  • In Jan. 2009, the Emission Control Research Facility (ECRF) received a national environmental stewardship award. The award was given by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA). This was part of the CEA’s Environmental Commitment and Responsibility program.
Poplar River Power Station
Poplar River Power Station
Outside power station

Coal-Fired Stations

Coal

In a thermal power station, fuel (coal or natural gas) is burned in a boiler to convert water to steam.

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