Poplar River Power Station

Opened: 1981
Where: Coronach, SK
Fuel source: Coal
Power capacity: 582 megawatts (MW)

Facts about the Poplar River Power Station

• There are 2 units that create 582 MW of power. The first one powered up in 1981 and the second in 1983.
• In Jan. 2009, the Emission Control Research Facility (ECRF) received a national environmental stewardship award. The award was given by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA). This was part of the CEA’s Environmental Commitment and Responsibility program.