Overview
Site Nordique is an operational onshore wind farm in Quebec, Canada, with a capacity of 4.1 MW. It is owned by Technocentre Eolien and contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Site Nordique is an onshore wind farm located in Quebec, Canada, with a capacity of 4.1 MW. The facility is owned by Technocentre Eolien and is currently operational, adding to Canada's growing wind energy capacity. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Canada's renewable energy sector benefits from federal and provincial policies, including the Clean Energy Standard and Quebec's target of 25% renewable energy by 2030. This facility operates under Quebec's regulatory framework, which supports wind energy development through feed-in tariffs and grid access provisions. The 4.1 MW capacity places Site Nordique as a small-scale wind farm, typical for community or distributed generation projects. It contributes to local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in Quebec, a province with abundant wind resources, supports its operational efficiency and environmental benefits.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Site Nordique can have visual impacts on landscapes and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint, and its contribution to renewable energy helps displace greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel sources.
Frequently asked questions
Site Nordique is located in Quebec, Canada, at coordinates 48.9869 N, -64.4527 W.
Site Nordique has a capacity of 4.1 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
Site Nordique is owned by Technocentre Eolien, a company involved in wind energy development in Quebec.
Quebec's wind energy is supported by the province's Renewable Energy Strategy and feed-in tariffs, which encourage development of small to medium-scale projects like Site Nordique.
Site Nordique adds 4.1 MW of clean wind power to the grid, helping Canada meet its target of 90% clean electricity by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.