The Site C Project has reached another major milestone with the dam’s fifth generating unit coming online today.
“Commissioning the fifth generating unit at Site C is a significant step towards securing more clean and affordable electricity for communities, homes and businesses,” said Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix.
Big milestone at Site C as the fifth generating unit came online earlier today. ⚡️
To every worker who braved the weather, solved the problems, and showed up to get the job done – thank you. pic.twitter.com/zAOykqxS0u
— Adrian Dix (@adriandix) July 16, 2025
According to BC Hydro, testing and commissioning of the sixth and final generating unit is now underway, and is expected to come into operation by this fall.
The first unit came online in October 2024, with the second following in December, the third in February, and the fourth in late March.
Once the dam is fully operational, Site C will generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 homes, boosting BC Hydro’s electricity supply by approximately eight per cent.
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