Power Transmission Projects
Integration of Wind Farms – 1st call for tenders (2003)
- At a Glance
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Status: Under study and under construction Region: Bas-Saint-Laurent-Gaspésie Type: Growth in energy requirements Owner: Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie Project supervision: Hydro-Québec Équipement - Documents
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- Travaux au réseau de transport [PDF] [In French only]
In October 2004, following a first tender call for the purchase of wind power, Hydro-Québec announced the acceptance of eight bids totalling 990 MW.
To ensure safe, reliable transmission of electricity produced by the eight new wind farms, Hydro-Québec Équipement will do a great deal of work on the Gaspé transmission grid (special protection systems, telecommunications, lines and substations).
To integrate the planned facilities harmoniously with their surroundings, Hydro-Québec will conduct technical, economic and environmental studies within the study areas. The company will also hold information and consultation sessions with stakeholders and citizens.
1. New lines
| Project | Length | Commissioning | Status | For further information |
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| 230-kV Les Méchins wind farm line |
4 km | 2010 | Under study |
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| 230-kV Goémon–Mont-Louis–Gros-Morne line |
90 + 18 km | 2011 | Under study |
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| 161-kV Montagne-Sèche wind farm line |
36 km | 2011 | Under study |
* In French only
2. Reinforcement of existing lines
- 230-kV Les Boules–Matane line (under construction)
- 230-kV Matane–Goémon line (under construction)
