Project name :

Outaouais Converter Substation

Client :

ABB / Hydro-Québec

Location :

Gatineau, QC, Canada

Outaouais Converter Substation

Transforming alternative current into direct current and back all at the same location is a first for Hydro Québec and Hydro One. The advantage is that either can buy or sell energy during times of high demand in Ontario or Quebec. Our team provided a wide range of services, including design notes relating to the building (including the civil, structural, electrical and mechanical building systems), the converter station auxiliary services, the outdoor high voltage civil, structural and electrical design and installations. The substation began full operation in June, 2009.