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The 'Brisay' hydroelectric generating station is on the Caniapiscau Reservoir, which is part of Hydro-Québec's James Bay Project. The station can generate 469 MW and was commissioned in 1993. It generates electricity through the reservoir and dam system.

'Brisay generating station'
Year commissioned:	1993
Installed capacity:	469 MW
Number of turbines: 235	2
Turbine capacity:	234.5 MW
Type of turbine:	Kaplan
Net rated head:	37.5 m (123 ft)
Distance from James Bay:	767 km (477 mile)
Size of reservoir:	4275 km² (1651 mile²)
Spillway capacity:

:Source: Hydro-Quebec, ''The La Grande Complex visitor booklet'', 2004.

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★ Reservoirs and dams in Canada

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★ Hydro-Québec's La Grande Complex

★ La Grande System

★ Brisay