A government energy minister in Quebec scrapped a planned call for tenders by Hydro-Québec for wind and other renewable energy resources. The tender was slated for release by December 31.
A plan now calls for the development of 4 GW of wind energy resources in the Canadian province. Hydro-Québec is expected to launch a procurement process in the coming months.
The government said it will work to ensure that future wind power projects optimize the electricity transmission network. It said that areas where network capacity remains available or where an upgrade can be made quickly will be targeted. Doing so is expected to make it possible to speed up connecting projects to the grid and better ensure an “efficient energy supply in the regions.”
