Overview
Saint-Robert-Bellarmin is an 80 MW onshore wind farm in Quebec, Canada, owned by a consortium including Enbridge and EDF Energies Nouvelles. The facility is operational and contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity.
Saint-Robert-Bellarmin is an onshore wind farm located in Quebec, Canada, with an installed capacity of 80 megawatts. The facility is operational and is owned by a consortium led by Enbridge (50%) and EDF Energies Nouvelles (20%), along with Fiera Axium, Régime, and Desjardins (30%). It represents a medium-scale wind energy project within Canada's growing renewable energy sector. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Quebec benefits from strong wind resources, particularly in the eastern regions, making it a favorable location for wind power generation. The facility operates under Canada's regulatory framework, which includes provincial renewable energy targets and federal incentives such as the Clean Electricity Standard. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It supports Quebec's goal of increasing renewable energy share and provides clean power to the local grid. The project also involves land-use considerations typical of wind farms, including visual impact and wildlife interactions, which are managed through environmental assessments and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind farm is situated in a rural area of Quebec, where wind energy development is common due to consistent wind patterns. The region's landscape includes forests and agricultural land, and the wind farm's turbines are designed to minimize visual and noise impacts. Environmental management includes monitoring bird and bat populations to reduce collision risks, a standard practice for Canadian wind projects.
Frequently asked questions
The Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind farm is located in Quebec, Canada, near the municipality of Saint-Robert-Bellarmin in the Estrie region.
The wind farm has an installed capacity of 80 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind energy project.
The facility is owned by a consortium: Enbridge (50%), EDF Energies Nouvelles (20%), and Fiera Axium, Régime, and Desjardins (30%).
Wind energy in Canada is regulated at both federal and provincial levels. Federal policies include the Clean Electricity Standard and investment tax credits, while provinces like Quebec have renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs to promote wind power.
The wind farm generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It supports Quebec's renewable energy targets and helps mitigate climate change.