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Canadian renewable energy developer Kruger Energy has begun construction of the Saint-Paul-de-Montminy (SPDM) wind farm in Quebec, a major project aimed at expanding the region’s clean energy capacity.

The wind farm will have a total capacity of 196 megawatts (MW) and represents an investment of more than $580 million. It is expected to be fully operational by December 2027.

The project is located across several municipalities, including Saint-Paul-de-Montminy, Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire and Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton. It is being developed in partnership with the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and Potentia Renewables.

Construction work is already underway, with early activities focused on preparing the site, clearing land, and beginning work on infrastructure such as transmission lines and the collector system that will connect the turbines to the grid.

The SPDM project adds to Kruger Energy’s growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. With this development, the company’s total investment in wind energy in Canada will reach approximately $1.5 billion.

Kruger Energy has been active in the sector for more than two decades and currently operates multiple wind farms in Quebec and Ontario. These projects contribute to the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The new wind farm is also expected to bring economic benefits to local communities, supporting jobs and regional development during both the construction and operational phases.

As Canada continues to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, projects like SPDM highlight the growing role of wind power in meeting future electricity demand while supporting climate goals.

Source: kruger.com