Quebec has initiated construction on Des Neiges wind farm located northeast of the city, representing an investment of about C$3bn ($2.1bn).
This project is a part of a joint venture between Hydro-Québec, Boralex, and Énergir Devéloppement.
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It is located on the grounds of the Séminaire de Québec in the Charlevoix region.
The first two phases of the Des Neiges wind farm, covering the Southern and Charlevoix sectors, will include 114 turbines and generate 800MW of wind power, enough to supply electricity to about 140,000 homes.
A future phase could raise total capacity to 1.2GW, supporting Hydro-Québec’s goal of expanding its wind generation capacity from 4GW to 10GW by 2035.
Once the first two phases are in service, Hydro-Québec will purchase electricity from Boralex and its partners for less than 7.8 cents per kilowatt-hour, although the exact price has not been disclosed.
The Des Neiges south project is expected to be operational by the end of 2027, with the Charlevoix sector following in late 2028.
During the construction period, approximately 500 workers will be employed to erect turbines that stand at a height of 200m each with a 7MW capacity.
Covering an area of 1,600km2, this initiative also witnessed participation from representatives of the Innu and Wendat communities.
Speaking at the launch event in Beaupré, Quebec Premier François Legault said: “If we act intelligently, the next century could be Quebec’s century from an economic standpoint.”
Legault added: “Energy is the most important global issue. Every country, including Donald Trump’s country, is seeking energy.”
Hydro-Québec president Claudine Bouchard highlighted that approximately ten wind farms are currently being developed across Quebec.
