Vestas and EDF Advance 186MW Wind Project in Québec
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a 186 MW turbine supply contract for a new wind project in Québec, further strengthening its presence in the province’s growing renewable energy sector.
The order was placed by EDF power solutions North America for the Forêt Domaniale wind project, and includes the delivery of 30 EnVentus turbines—comprising 28 units rated at 6.2 MW and two units rated at 6.0 MW.
In addition to turbine supply, the agreement includes a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service contract, supporting long-term performance and maintenance of the project.
Once operational, the wind farm is expected to supply electricity to tens of thousands of homes, contributing to Québec’s clean energy targets and supporting local economic development.
Wind projects of this scale also require significant grid infrastructure, including substations and transmission connections, to integrate generated power into the electricity network. These systems ensure that renewable energy can be efficiently delivered to end users while maintaining grid stability.
The latest order builds on a series of recent projects between Vestas and EDF in Québec, including the 275 MW Madawaska and 124 MW Haute-Chaudière wind projects awarded in 2025. Together, these developments represent nearly 600 MW of turbine orders in the province.
Turbine deliveries for the Forêt Domaniale project are expected to begin in Q2 2027, with commissioning planned for later in 2027.
Vestas, one of the world’s largest wind turbine suppliers, continues to expand its footprint in North America, where demand for renewable energy is increasing rapidly.
As more wind capacity is added, the role of grid infrastructure—particularly substations, transformers, and transmission networks—becomes increasingly critical to ensure reliable integration of variable renewable energy sources.
The Québec project highlights the continued alignment between generation expansion and grid development, both of which are essential to advancing the energy transition.
Source: vestas.com
