Overview
Vents du Kempt is a 101.1 MW onshore wind farm in Quebec, Canada, majority-owned by Le Club Éolectric. It contributes to Canada's renewable energy capacity under provincial renewable portfolio standards.
Vents du Kempt is an operational onshore wind farm located in Quebec, Canada, with a capacity of 101.1 MW. The facility is majority-owned by Le Club Éolectric (51%) and plays a role in the province's growing wind energy sector. Quebec's abundant wind resources make it a prime location for such developments, supporting the region's transition to cleaner energy sources. The wind farm operates under Quebec's renewable energy framework, which includes targets for increasing wind power capacity. The province's energy policy encourages the development of wind projects through long-term power purchase agreements and grid integration support. Vents du Kempt, with its 101.1 MW capacity, is considered a medium-to-large scale wind farm, typical of modern onshore installations in Canada. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Wind farms like Vents du Kempt also support local economic development through job creation and land lease payments to landowners. The project's location in Quebec's Gaspé region takes advantage of consistent wind patterns, ensuring efficient energy generation while minimizing visual and land-use impacts through careful siting.
Environmental context
The Vents du Kempt wind farm is situated in the Gaspé region of Quebec, an area known for its strong and consistent winds, ideal for wind energy generation. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural lands, and the project was developed with attention to minimizing impacts on bird and bat populations through careful turbine placement and operational adjustments. Wind energy in Quebec helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to the province's goal of a low-carbon electricity grid.
Frequently asked questions
Vents du Kempt is located in the Gaspé region of Quebec, Canada, at coordinates 48.3172° N, -67.1408° W.
Vents du Kempt has a capacity of 101.1 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind farm.
Vents du Kempt is majority-owned by Le Club Éolectric, which holds a 51% stake in the facility.
Quebec's renewable energy policy includes targets for wind power capacity and uses long-term power purchase agreements to support project development. The province aims to increase renewable energy generation under its energy strategy.
Vents du Kempt adds 101.1 MW of clean wind power to Canada's grid, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the country's commitment to increasing renewable energy capacity under the Pan-Canadian Framework.