Vestas has received an order for 124 MW of V117-3.45 MW turbines for a wind project located in Québec from EDF power solutions North America. The order comprises 20 EnVentus V162-6. 2 MW turbines and a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service contract. This strategic alliance contributes to Hydro-Québec’s objective of building 10 GW of wind power by 2035, and brings economic development and jobs by building the renewable energy supply chain in the province.
EDF Power Picks Vestas Turbine
Project Briefing – Haute-Chaudière Wind Project in Quebec
20-Turbine Project to Power Tens of Thousands of Homes
The Haute-Chaudière development will feature 20 of the high efficiency V162-6. 2 mega watt turbines to produce 124 megawatts of clean power. When it is up and running in late 2026, the site is projected to deliver power for tens of thousands of homes throughout Québec. Delivery of the turbines is planned for Q2 2026, leaving final commissioning to take place by Q4 2026.
The Local Economic Impact and Job Creation
Marmen, a major Québec-based wind tower manufacturer, has been selected by Vestas and EDFps to provide towers for both projects. 130 sustained jobs directly in Trois-Rivières and further strengthen the regional renewable energy manufacturing industry.
“We are excited to be part of the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry and to work with Vestas and EDF power solutions to help develop a successful domestic supply chain,” said Marmen President Patrick Pellerin.
As Stated By Vestas And EDF – Long Term Collaboration
Vestas has been supplying EDF Renewable Energy with turbines for over 20 years and the contract amount represents 2.9 GW of combined North American projects.
The Haute-Chaudière project is a great example of what becomes possible when experienced partners join forces to combine industry-leading supply chain with cutting-edge technology Laura Beane, President, Vestas North America.
“With Hydro-Québec looking to grow its wind power capacity by over 10GW by 2035, the province has both the scale and the ambition to be at the very forefront of this issue, and that is only made possible with strong partnerships like this.
“This strategic agreement not only reinforces the close relationship between our two companied but also provides the framework for future collaboration opportunities to advance wind energy,” said Tristan Grimbert, President & CEO, EDF power solutions North America.
Vestas’ interest in the Canadian wind sector
Vestas remains the number one wind turbine manufacturer in Canada, with over 5 GW of installed capacity in all 10 provinces. In Québec, Vestas has a service holding of 428 MW turbines, and as of 2024 a project of 347 MWs under construction.
“We know that transportation and busy project work can be a challenge in Québec,” added Josh Irwin, senior vice-president for Canada Onshore Sales in Vestas North America.
“With our decades of experience in the province, we’re prepared to make local expertise available and work with trusted regional partners to help deliver this project.
EDF $7 Billion in Clean-Energy Investment
EDF power solutions has invested over $7 billion in Canadian renewable energy infrastructure, building 2.6 GW of wind and solar projects since 2008. The business is one of the largest independent power producers in North America with solutions that include integrated onshore/offshore wind and solar products as well as green hydrogen, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging.
Their development pipeline of 23 GW of assets with 16 GW under service makes them a top player in the transition to net-zero energy.
Haute-Chaudière wind project Key Factors
Project Cost & Investment
- Total estimated cost of project: Approximately $440 million
- Significant Capital investment in local infrastructure and clean energy
Job Creation
- ~150 construction jobs created
- Permanent operational jobs after project finish
- Priority hiring for local companies, workers and Indigenous communities when equal skills, capacity and price are in play
- Community Partnership & Ownership
Joint venture:
- 50% through controlled entities owned by EDF Renouvelables Canada Inc.
- owned half by Énergie Renouvelable du Granit Inc.
Common goal: Regional economy development and green power generation
Annual payments to local authorities
- $3,500 / MW installed per year, adjusted to Québec’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- $30000 / year for the electrical substation, CPI indexed
- $450000 in the first operating year
- Total payments after 30 years More than $18 million
Québec’s Wind Future is Surging Ahead
The project in Haute-Chaudière demonstrates how private-public cooperation, proven OEMs, and nearby supply chains can lead to cost-effective, secure, and clean energy. With Québec and Canada’s broader energy industry steaming ahead towards ambitious renewable targets, partnerships such as between Vestas and EDF renewables power solutions will be crucial to delivering a green and economically strong future.
