Vestas has received a 274 MW order from EDF power solutions 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 including a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. Once operational, Madawaska will provide clean and secure energy to tens of thousands of Québec homes while supporting local job creation and industrial development.
The 274 MW Madawaska order follows the recently announced 124 MW EnVentus order with EDF power solutions for the Haute-Chaudière wind project, also in Quebec.
'We’re excited to continue our growing partnership with EDF power solutions North America and the Madawaska project once again highlights the power of collaboration, where proven supply chain expertise meets world-class technology,' said Laura Beane, President, Vestas North America. '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.'
'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,' said Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF power solutions North America. '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 market, with an installed base of over 5 GW spanning 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 last year, announced a further 347 MW order that is currently under construction.
'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,' said Josh Irwin, Senior Vice President, Canada Onshore Sales, Vestas North America. '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 a shared commitment to strengthen local manufacturing and job creation, EDF power solutions and Vestas have partnered with Québec-based Marmen as the tower supplier, supporting 150 direct jobs in Matane.
'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 power solutions,' said Patrick Pellerin, President, Marmen.
Delivery of the turbines is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
Source: Vestas
