What is Bipole III?
What is Bipole III?
Bipole III is a high voltage direct current transmission line that delivers renewable energy to southern Manitoba, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Bipole III starts at the Keewatinohk converter station near Gillam in northern Manitoba.
How much did bipole 3 cost?
The Bipole III project was originally pegged to cost $2.2 billion and wound up at almost $5 billion while the Keeyask dam was supposed to cost $6.5 billion and as of 2019 was on pace for $8.7 billion. Premier Brian Pallister said in 10 years, Manitoba Hydro’s debt was tripled under the NDP.
What is Bipole line?
Bipole refers to the positive (+) pole and a negative (−) pole which allows electricity to travel great distances without much loss of power. Before Bipole III’s completion in 2018, over 70% of electricity generated in Manitoba was delivered to customers through Bipole I and Bipole II.
Where is the Bipole 3 transmission line located?
What is Bipole III? Bipole III Project is a 1,384 km high voltage transmission line from a new converter staLon called Keewatinoow located near the proposed Conawapa Dam east of Gillam, ending at the new Riel Converter Station east of Winnipeg.
When did Manitoba Hydro get licence for Bipole III?
Manitoba Conservation and Climate (formerly Manitoba Sustainable Development) granted Environment Act Licence No. 3055 to Manitoba Hydro on August 14, 2013 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Bipole III Transmission Project. Read the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) report.
Where does Bipole 3 start and end in Manitoba?
Bipole III starts at the Keewatinohk converter station near Gillam in northern Manitoba. It travels 1,388 km south to end at the Riel converter station in the RM of Springfield. View materials created for the Bipole III Transmission Project: Development of Bipole III required a Class 3 license under The Environment Act (Manitoba).
What is the Environmental Protection Program for Bipole III?
The Environmental Protection Program (EPP) for the Bipole III Project prescribed mitigation and protection measures to avoid and reduce potential environmental and social effects.