Description

This Call for Tenders is for the purchase of energy produced by biomass cogeneration, in order to meet the long-term electricity needs of Québec customers.

Hydro-Québec Distribution intends to purchase one block of energy generated in Québec, from new cogeneration from biomass installations, for a total installed capacity of 125 MW. The deliveries shall start on December 1st, 2012, at the latest.

The biomass used within the new cogeneration installations has to correspond to a minimum of 75% of the combustible used for the electricity production of these installations. The terms of the contracts may range from 15 to 25 years.

The deadline for submitting bids was October 20, 2009.
This call for tenders is now closed.