Enbridge acquires stake in EDF wind farm in Quebec
EDF EN Canada announced on 23 July 2013 an agreement under which Enbridge Inc. acquires a 50% interest in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind farm in Quebec.EDF Renewable Services, the EDF EN Canada's operation and maintenance (O&M) affiliate, will continue to provide long-term O&M services.
The Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind farm is the first project built by EDF Energies Nouvelles in Canada. Commissioned in October 2012, the power plant generates enough green energy to supply the needs of over 18,000 homes in Quebec. Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower 2 MW turbines
Located in the municipality of Saint-Robert-Bellarmin and the MRC du Granit (300 km east of Montreal), the project reached commercial operation in October 2012 and delivers energy to Hydro-Quebec Distribution under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement.
Saint-Robert-Bellarmin is one of seven wind energy projects awarded to EDF EN Canada in 2008 and 2010 through Hydro-Québec call for tenders.
By the end of 2015, EDF EN Canada will have developed and built wind farms with 1,003.2 MW in total capacity in Quebec province.
Source: EDF energy
