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  1. Under construction and newly completed, it will supply electricity to Northern and Central Alberta. There is a plan to recover a portion of the CO2 and store it underground.

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  2. The huge expanse of Williston Lake, covering more than 410,000 acres is impounded by the 600 foot high Bennett Dam on the Peace River. Most of the lake is well beyond the view here as it stretches upstream more than100 miles into the Finlay Reach and the Parsnip Reach.

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  3. The mighty Peace River is impounded here near Hudson's Hope, BC for the generation of Power by BC Hydro. The suspension bridge crosses the river and the highway leads towards Chetwynd and Prince George. Read about the specs of the dam and powerhouse here: www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/peace_cany Will open in a new tab or window...

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  4. One of the largest earth-filled dams in the world impounds the waters of the mighty Peace River near Hudson's Hope, BC, Canada to form the huge reservoir of Williston Lake. The dam is 600 feet high. The Gordon Shrum generating station with its 10 turbines produces more than 40 % of the electrical energy in BC. The ...

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  5. Several hundred wind turbines generate clean electricity in southern Alberta. The wind in this area is consistent most of the time and Chinook winds during winter can sometimes reach 120 kmh. More turbines are near Pincher Creek as well.

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  6. An out-of-the-way substation near some train tracks and an old quarry.

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  7. Livermore California is home to many wineries. Wente's winery is one of the largest and you can see part this operation on the right hand side of this image. We are rightfully proud of the 43 wineries in our valley and the award wining wines that are produced here. The fact that Hetch Hetchy power and water passes...

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  8. Doubtless, the most detailed view of a glorious past. + info: www.bigpict.es Will open in a new tab or window

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  9. Thousands of windmills provide power to California from the Altmont Pass Windfarm.

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