Vestas has secured a 274 MW order from EDF Renewables North America to supply 25 EnVentus V162-6.0 MW wind turbines and 20 EnVentus V162-6.2 MW wind turbines for the Madawaska wind project in Québec, Canada. The agreement includes a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. Once operational, the Madawaska project will deliver clean and reliable energy to tens of thousands of homes in Québec, while also fostering local job creation and industrial development.
This 274 MW Madawaska order follows the recently announced 124 MW EnVentus order with EDF Renewables for the Haute-Chaudière wind project, also located in Québec.
Laura Beane, President of Vestas North America, stated, “We’re excited to continue our growing partnership with EDF Renewables North America, and the Madawaska project once again highlights the power of collaboration, where proven supply chain expertise meets world-class technology. Through continued investment in Quebec’s energy future, collectively we are helping pave the way for large-scale renewable development. With Hydro-Quebec targeting 10 GW of wind capacity by 2035, momentum is building, and it’s through partnerships like this one that we are preparing to make the province’s bold vision a reality.”
Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America, added, “Madawaska Wind, the second of three projects awarded by Hydro-Quebec through its call for tenders, serves as a testament to the strength of our collaboration with Vestas. As the Madawaska project moves forward, we are committed to leveraging these strong partnerships to continue to make a meaningful impact on Quebec’s energy future.”
Vestas is a leader in Canada’s onshore wind market, with an installed base of over 5 GW across all 10 provinces and a supply chain supported by more than 300 local suppliers. In Québec, Vestas currently services 428 MW of operating turbines and recently announced a further 347 MW order currently under construction.
Josh Irwin, Senior Vice President of Canada Onshore Sales at Vestas North America, noted, “Quebec presents unique logistical and execution challenges, but our long-standing, and growing, experience in the region means we’re well positioned to navigate them. By bringing together local know-how and strong partnerships with regional stakeholders, we’re prepared to help bring this project to life while creating new economic opportunities for the province.”
As part of their shared commitment to bolster local manufacturing and job creation, EDF Renewables and Vestas have partnered with Québec-based Marmen as the tower supplier, supporting 150 direct jobs in Matane.
Patrick Pellerin, President of Marmen, said, “Marmen is proud to work with two industry leaders to highlight the importance of a Canadian-based supply chain amid strong market signals. We are ready to help mature this market alongside Vestas and EDF Renewables.”
The delivery of the turbines is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
Source: Vestas
