News Release from GE Vernova
Wind Industry Profile of
11/29/2012
Canada - **Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
The amount of energy generated by the Gros-Morne wind farm can power
approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec. Gros-Morne I and
II combined is the largest wind farm in Canada with a total output of
211.5 megawatts (MW).
GE is supplying 593, 1.5-77 wind turbines and associated services for
wind energy projects in Québec, including Gros-Morne. The projects were
awarded as part of Hydro-Québec's 2004 request for proposals (RFP) to
supply the province with 1,000 MW of new wind power capacity by 2012.
GE's local supply chain manufacturing and supplier partners have been
integral to the fulfillment of the province's local content requirements.
Hydro-Québec has purchased the energy under a 20-year power purchase
agreement. Cartier Wind Energy is a joint venture between TransCanada
and Innergex.
"Cartier énergie éolienne wishes to acknowledge the exemplary work by
the GE technicians in the success of the Gros-Morne-Sainte-Madeleine
wind farm. You have played an important role in order to deliver the
wind farm around 25 days before the date of the commissioning contract
with Hydro-Québec. This result demonstrates your professionalism and
your commitment," said Robert Guillemette, CEO of Cartier Wind Energy.
The Gros-Morne project includes a four-year GE operations and
maintenance service contract with Cartier. GE has more than 50 wind
technicians and engineers in Canada providing expertise on parts,
maintenance, upgrades and long-term service contracts for a fleet of
more than 1,400 units. The company's regional wind services parts
warehouse is located in Toronto for fast and reliable distribution
throughout the country.
"We have proven our ability to execute major projects with local content
requirements in Québec and are positioned for the upcoming 700-MW RFP
expected to be launched in 2013," said Guy Crepeau, region sales manager
for GE's renewable energy business in Canada. "We are committed to
working with developers, including Cartier, as we continue to develop
advanced technology to harness Canada's abundant wind resources."
Canada is among the world leaders in the production and use of renewable
energy. The country's installed wind base is set to nearly double by
2014, to an expected 10 gigawatts of capacity.
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about what www.windfair.net can offer, please do not hesitate to contact
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approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec. Gros-Morne I and
II combined is the largest wind farm in Canada with a total output of
211.5 megawatts (MW).
GE is supplying 593, 1.5-77 wind turbines and associated services for
wind energy projects in Québec, including Gros-Morne. The projects were
awarded as part of Hydro-Québec's 2004 request for proposals (RFP) to
supply the province with 1,000 MW of new wind power capacity by 2012.
GE's local supply chain manufacturing and supplier partners have been
integral to the fulfillment of the province's local content requirements.
Hydro-Québec has purchased the energy under a 20-year power purchase
agreement. Cartier Wind Energy is a joint venture between TransCanada
and Innergex.
"Cartier énergie éolienne wishes to acknowledge the exemplary work by
the GE technicians in the success of the Gros-Morne-Sainte-Madeleine
wind farm. You have played an important role in order to deliver the
wind farm around 25 days before the date of the commissioning contract
with Hydro-Québec. This result demonstrates your professionalism and
your commitment," said Robert Guillemette, CEO of Cartier Wind Energy.
The Gros-Morne project includes a four-year GE operations and
maintenance service contract with Cartier. GE has more than 50 wind
technicians and engineers in Canada providing expertise on parts,
maintenance, upgrades and long-term service contracts for a fleet of
more than 1,400 units. The company's regional wind services parts
warehouse is located in Toronto for fast and reliable distribution
throughout the country.
"We have proven our ability to execute major projects with local content
requirements in Québec and are positioned for the upcoming 700-MW RFP
expected to be launched in 2013," said Guy Crepeau, region sales manager
for GE's renewable energy business in Canada. "We are committed to
working with developers, including Cartier, as we continue to develop
advanced technology to harness Canada's abundant wind resources."
Canada is among the world leaders in the production and use of renewable
energy. The country's installed wind base is set to nearly double by
2014, to an expected 10 gigawatts of capacity.
For more information on this article or if you would like to know more
about what www.windfair.net can offer, please do not hesitate to contact
Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
www.windfair.net is the largest international B2B Internet platform --
ultimately designed for connecting wind energy enthusiasts and companies
across the globe!
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