February 12, 2024 – In response to a call for tenders it issued in March 2023, Hydro-Quebec reports it has selected eight (8) bids from five (5) developers for a total of 1550 MW of windpower contract capacity.

• Arthabaska (265.2 MW) – Boralex Développement Canada Inc.
• Broughton (150 MW) – Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada 2 ULC
• Les Jardins (147 MW) – Kruger Énergie Les Jardins S.E.C.
• Manicouagan (300 MW) – Innergex énergie renouvelable inc.
• Monnoir (100 MW) – Boralex Développement Canada Inc.
• MRC Lotbinière (100 MW) – Innergex énergie renouvelable inc.
• Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 2 (291.4 MW) – Énergies Renouvelables Invenergy Canada ULC
• Saint-Paul-de-Montminy (196 MW) – Kruger Énergie Saint-Paul-de-Montminy S.E.C.

All projects will be developed in partnership with the local community, says Hydro-Quebec, and six (6) will be achieved in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

The average supply cost indicated in the winning bids is $0.078/kWh (2023 dollars), excluding transmission and balancing.

Over the coming weeks, Hydro-Quebec will finalize its power purchase agreements with project proponents, after which the contracts will go to the Régie de l’énergie for approval. The selected proponents are responsible for obtaining all required approvals and permits before they can start construction.

Electricity deliveries must begin between December 1, 2027, and December 1, 2029, depending on the bid.