The Quebec government is expected make a decision in the coming weeks on EDF EN Canada’s 224.4MW Nicolas Riou wind project.
Provincial regulators have wrapped up public hearings and submitted their findings to the minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change.
The developer aims to start construction this spring on the C$500m community wind farm. EDF has a 50% stake in the project in partnership with local municipalities and the Viger Maliceet First Nation.
Vestas is lined up to supply 68 V117 3.3MW turbines with 35% of the turbine costs to be spent in the Gaspé-Matane region. At least 60% of total costs must be incurred in Quebec.
The wind farm holds a 25-year power purchase agreement and is scheduled to start commercial operation by 1 December 2017.
Nicolas Riou is the last of eight projects awarded to EDF through Hydro-Québec Distribution calls for tender in 2008, 2010 and 2013.
Image: Vestas V117 3.3MW units are planned for the project (Vestas)
