Canada's Newest Hydro Project Starts Generating Clean Energy To Power Thousands Of Homes Bechtel JV team at Keeyask begins producing hydro-electric power six-months ahead of schedule News provided by Share this article Share this article RESTON, Va., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, Canada, six-months ahead of the project's control schedule. A further six units will be added in the coming months. When completed, the plant will produce an average of 4,400-gigawatt-hours of electricity per year. That's enough electricity to power 400,000 homes. Keeyask Generating Station Keeyask Generating Station "This accomplishment is the result of a massive, coordinated team effort between Manitoba Hydro, our Keeyask Cree Nation partners, contractors, trade unions, and every person that has worked on our project. We should all be proud of what we have achieved on our Keeyask Project. It has taken hard work, perseverance and overcoming multiple challenges from all involved to reach this milestone," said Manitoba Hydro.