Overview
Saint-Philémon is a 24 MW onshore wind farm in Quebec, Canada, majority-owned by Capstone. The facility contributes to Canada's renewable energy capacity, supporting provincial and federal clean energy targets.
Saint-Philémon is an operational onshore wind farm located in Quebec, Canada, with a capacity of 24 megawatts. The facility is majority-owned by Capstone (51%) and represents a medium-scale wind energy installation within the province's growing renewable energy portfolio. Quebec's abundant wind resources make it a prime location for such projects, which help diversify the region's energy mix. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert kinetic energy from wind into electricity. Typical onshore wind farms in Quebec use multi-megawatt turbines with hub heights optimized for the region's wind patterns. The facility operates under Quebec's renewable energy framework, which includes a feed-in tariff program and provincial renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing clean energy generation. Environmentally, Saint-Philémon contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Wind farms in Quebec often integrate with the existing hydroelectric grid, providing seasonal complementarity. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though standard environmental measures for bird and bat protection are typically implemented. Overall, the project supports Canada's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The Saint-Philémon wind farm is situated in a rural area of Quebec, where wind energy development is encouraged to meet provincial renewable energy targets. The region's landscape is characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land, which can host wind turbines with careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impacts. Typical environmental considerations for wind projects in Quebec include avian and bat monitoring, noise mitigation, and habitat preservation. The facility's operation displaces carbon-intensive electricity generation, contributing to local air quality improvements and climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-Philémon wind farm is located in Quebec, Canada, near the municipality of Saint-Philémon. Its approximate coordinates are 46.6594 N, -70.3566 W.
The Saint-Philémon wind farm has an installed capacity of 24 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The Saint-Philémon wind farm is majority-owned by Capstone, which holds a 51% stake in the facility.
Quebec's renewable energy sector is supported by a feed-in tariff program and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The province aims to increase renewable energy generation, with wind power playing a key role alongside hydroelectricity.
By generating clean electricity, the Saint-Philémon wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Canada's target of net-zero emissions by 2050. It also diversifies the energy mix in Quebec, complementing the province's hydroelectric base.