Vestas has received a 124MW order from
EDF power solutions North America (EDFps) to supply 20 EnVentus V162-6.2MW wind turbines for the onshore Haute-Chaudière wind project in Québec, including a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. Once operational, Haute-Chaudière will provide energy to tens of thousands of Québec homes while supporting local job creation and industrial development.
Laura Beane, president of Vestas North America, said: “The Haute-Chaudière project is a strong example of what is possible when experienced partners come together to combine supply chain excellence with world-class technology. We are proud to partner with EDF power solutions as they continue demonstrating their long-term commitment to deliver wind energy across Québec. With Hydro-Québec’s goal of adding 10GW of wind power by 2035, the province has both the sustained volume and the ambition to lead, and it is only through strong partnerships like this that these goals become a reality.”
Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO of EDF power solutions North America, added: “Vestas is a leader in Canada’s onshore market, with an installed base of over 5GW spanning all 10 provinces and a supply chain supported by more than 300 local suppliers. In Québec, Vestas currently services 428MW of operating turbines, and last year announced a further 347MW order that is currently under construction.”
As part of a shared commitment to strengthen local manufacturing and job creation, EDFps and Vestas have partnered with Québec-based Marmen as the tower supplier, supporting 130 direct jobs in Trois-Rivières. Delivery of the turbines is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of next year.
Meanwhile,
RWE Renewables Australia’s 1GW Theodore onshore wind project has received state planning approval from the Queensland Government. Located about 22km east of Theodore and 50km south-west of Biloela, the project is planned to have up to 170 turbines and a battery energy storage system. It would contribute a significant portion of future electricity supply for the growing Central Queensland region by generating enough electricity to power about 500,000 Queensland homes.