26 November 2009 - German wind turbine manufacturer REpower Systems has signed a framework contract with EDF Energies Nouvelles and RES Canada which comprises the delivery of up to 954 MW for five projects in the Canadian province of Quebec.
The projects are being developed by the consortium Saint-Laurent Energies, a Montreal based wind energy company jointly owned by EEN Canada inc., RES Canada inc. and Hydromega Services inc.
In May 2008, Saint-Laurent Energies with REpower as turbine supplier was awarded the contract tendered by Hydro-Quebec Distribution for five wind farm projects across Quebec, comprising of up to 477 REpower MM82/92 wind turbines to be installed between 2011 and 2015.
REpower is also responsible for commissioning the turbines.
At least 60 per cent of the total investment will be made in Quebec, 30 per cent will be for the local manufacturing of components such as rotor blades, towers and electrical converters. Therefore, REpower has concluded contracts with local component suppliers in the Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine region and the Matane regional county municipality.
REpower CEO Per Hornung Pedersen said: "This is a giant leap forward for REpower towards our establishment in Canada, and bolsters our intention of further growth in the whole of North America – Canada and the USA."