Sundance Power Plant, Alberta facts for kids
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Sundance Power Plant
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Designated place
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 Sundance Power Plant
Location in Alberta
Sundance Power Plant
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Land | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Sundance Power Plant is a special area in Alberta, Canada. It's called an "unincorporated community" or a "designated place" by Statistics Canada. This means it's a specific location that is tracked for information, but it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. It is part of Parkland County.
This area is located about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) north of Highway 627. It's named after the Sundance Power Plant, which is a large facility that creates electricity.
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What is a Power Plant?
A power plant is a big industrial building or complex. Its main job is to generate electricity. Power plants use different types of fuel to make electricity. For example, some burn coal or natural gas. Others use the power of water (hydroelectric) or the sun (solar).
How Electricity is Made
Most power plants work by heating water to create steam. This steam then spins large machines called turbines. The turbines are connected to generators, which are machines that turn motion into electricity. This electricity is then sent out through power lines to homes and businesses.
Sundance Power Plant: A Designated Place
Even though it's called "Sundance Power Plant," this area is officially recognized as a "designated place." This is a term used by Statistics Canada to define specific areas for counting people and gathering other information.
Population of the Area
According to the 2016 Census, the designated place of Sundance Power Plant had a population of 0 people. This means no one lives permanently in this specific statistical area. It covers a land area of about 0.78 square kilometers (about 0.3 square miles).
