Wind Power

Learn how we harness the power of the wind to generate renewable energy. Our goal is to meet Québec's energy needs while contributing to a sustainable future. Find out more about our initiatives and our approach!

Wind power unlocks Québec's energy potential

In line with its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec, Hydro‑Québec is implementing strategies to meet the challenges of the energy transition. This includes adding 10,000 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity over the next ten years.

Did you know?

  • Québec has more than two decades of experience in wind energy.

  • There are currently 44 wind farms operating in Québec.

  • The current installed wind power capacity is approximately 4,000 MW.

  • By 2035, 10,000 MW of wind power will be added—enough electricity to supply over two million households.

Advantages of wind power

  • Complementary to hydroelectricity

  • High output in winter when demand is highest

  • Rapid deployment

  • Affordable costs

Collaboration is key in wind energy projects

Our teams work closely with communities to design and develop projects that will have a positive local impact.

Prioritizing large-scale projects

To meet growing electricity demand and reduce costs through economies of scale, we need to prioritize projects with more than 1,000 MW of installed capacity. As a leader in energy development, Hydro‑Québec will play a key role in the implementation of large-scale wind projects.

Interested First Nations and other municipalities can now participate in projects as partners. To date, we have announced three wind energy partnerships:

A consistent approach to standard‑scale projects

To complement large‑scale projects and respond to different regional realities, it will be important to maintain the flexibility to implement standard‑scale projects. Industry partners will participate in these projects, which will be comparable in size to those of the last 20 years. Competitive bidding will remain the preferred approach for projects with an installed capacity of up to approximately 350 megawatts (MW). Hydro‑Québec will ensure that there is community support for wind energy projects in advance.

See the Wind Power Development Strategy [PDF 177 kB]

Frequently Asked Questions

Wind energy project model and social acceptance

Our teams and partners–including First Nations, municipalities and Québec's wind energy industry–have developed the expertise needed to implement wind power projects. By working together, we will successfully achieve Québec's energy transition.

Environment

Land use impacts