The Site C Dan project has reached another milestone on the path to completion with the fourth generating unit in service.
Four of six generating units are operational, significantly contributing to B.C.’s energy supply.
The first generating unit came into service in October of 2005 and the second generating unit came into service two months later.
Each generating unit can provide more than 180 megawatts of electricity - or enough to power about 80,000 homes each.
Testing and commissioning work has begun on the fifth generating unit. BC Hydro remains on track to have all six generating units at Site C in operation by fall 2025.
Once fully operational, Site C will deliver enough clean electricity to power nearly 500,000 new homes, increasing BC Hydro’s electricity supply by eight per cent.
Construction on the $16-billion megaproject began in July 2015 and is more 90 per cent complete.