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New regulation regarding the 450 MW block of wind energy in Quebec

The Regulation respecting a 450-megawatt block of wind energy1 was published by the Quebec Government on November 13, 2013. It provides for the general specifications and requirements that must be met by companies who wish to tender on the 450 MW wind energy projects, for which a portion of 300MW will be reserved for the … Continue reading New regulation regarding the 450 MW block of wind energy in Quebec

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Quebec wind energy tender moving forward

On November 13, 2013, the Regulation respecting a 450-megawatt block of wind energy (“Regulation”) was officially published. This confirms the fundamental details of the procurement of an additional 450 MW of wind energy generating capacity in the Province of Quebec through a tendering process. The Regulation provides that Hydro Québec Distribution, a division of the provincially … Continue reading Quebec wind energy tender moving forward

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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec

Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower (Suzlon) 2 MW wind turbines, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin created up to 150 jobs during the construction phase and was developed with a significant amount of regionally manufactured components. Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced that they have closed on an agreement under … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec

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Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America

The Americas region will add nearly 92 GW of new wind power capacity from 2013 to 2020, but the rate of growth will be dramatically different between North America and Latin America, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting. Despite macroeconomic headwinds in North America, the report says enough demand exists to support and … Continue reading Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America

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EDF Orders Repower Wind Turbines for 350 MW Quebec Wind Farm

Electricite de France SA, the French utility, agreed to use wind turbines from Suzlon Energy Ltd.’s Repower Systems unit for a 350-megawatt wind farm in Quebec. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of two wind power plants, Massif du Sud and Lac Alfred (first phase), with an installed capacity of 150 MW each. These facilities are … Continue reading EDF Orders Repower Wind Turbines for 350 MW Quebec Wind Farm

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Wind energy in Québec: Authorization for Phase II of the Seigneurie de Beaupré wind farms

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”), Gaz Métro Limited partnership (“Gaz Métro”) and Valener Inc. (“Valener”) are delighted that the Québec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks has issued the environmental authorization for the Seigneurie de Beaupré – 4 wind farm, a project with an installed capacity of 68 MW located in the Côte-de-Beaupré region. “Receiving … Continue reading Wind energy in Québec: Authorization for Phase II of the Seigneurie de Beaupré wind farms

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EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec

EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces the commercial operation of the Massif du Sud Wind Project (150 MW) and the first phase of the Lac Alfred Wind Project (150 MW) both located in Quebec. “The reception and support from the communities, municipalities and the parc regional du Massif du Sud … Continue reading EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec

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Innergex and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi annouce a partnership agreement for the development of a wind farm

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi (the Mi’gmaq of Quebec) announce that they have concluded a partnership agreement for the development, financing, construction, and operation of a large wind farm on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec, in Canada. The two partners believe that this project corresponds perfectly … Continue reading Innergex and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi annouce a partnership agreement for the development of a wind farm

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