EDF Renewables and two local development partners have inaugurated the 224.25MW Nicolas-Riou wind farm in Quebec, Canada.
The C$500m project, which comprises 65 Vestas V117-3.45MW turbines, is located Bas-Saint-Laurent.
EDF owns 50% of the wind farm with Regie intermunicipale de l’energie du Bas-Saint-Laurent owning 33% and Regie Intermunicipale de l’Energie Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine holding the remaining 17%.
The former is a partnership of regional county municipalities and the Malecite de Viger First Nation, while the latter is a grouping of five municipalities.
Construction started in June 2016 and involved more than 400 workers at its peak.
The operational project employs 10 full-time operations and maintenance personnel.
EDF Renewables Canada development vice president Cory Basil said: “The strong partnership . . . demonstrates EDF Renewables commitment to working collaboratively with local communities and stakeholders and the success that results from pairing project development experience with local expectations, skills and talents.”
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EDF cuts ribbon in Quebec
By EBS