Dec 15 2014
Invenergy Wind LLC ("Invenergy") and the Régie intermunicipale de l'énergie Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine ("the Régie") announced today that commercial operations have commenced at their 21.15 MW Le Plateau 2 wind farm ("Le Plateau 2") in Québec.
Le Plateau 2 is located in the Ruisseau-Ferguson unorganized territory in the MRC d'Avignon, Québec, Canada, approximately 300 miles east of Québec City. The project features nine Enercon E-92 wind turbines, with output purchased by Hydro-Québec Distribution through a 20-year power purchase agreement.
The wind farm is a collaboration between leading North American clean energy company Invenergy and the Régie, a coalition representing MRC's and municipalities comprising more than 90% of the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine administrative region.
"We are delighted to reach this milestone together with our community partner, the Régie," said Jim Shield, Chief Development Officer at Invenergy. "Le Plateau 2 enhances our growing presence in Québec and demonstrates our ability to work in partnership with local communities. The Régie is an excellent and innovative example of the benefits of economic diversification in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region."
"Today all of the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region is delighted with its 2008 decision to establish the Régie,'' said Richard St-Laurent, spokesman for the Régie. "The wind farm brings financial benefit to the municipalities through our share of the profits, in addition to the usual host voluntary payments. Our establishing a solid and successful relationship with Invenergy reflects a regional consensus and proves that by working together, we can achieve great results."
The facility is sited nearby Invenergy's existing 138.6 MW Le Plateau wind farm ("Le Plateau"), which commenced operations in 2012 and also has a 20-year power purchase agreement with Hydro-Québec Distribution.
About Invenergy
Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in North America and Europe. Invenergy is committed to continued innovation in clean power solutions. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Europe.
Invenergy and its affiliated companies have developed more than 8,700 MW of projects that are in operation, in construction, or under contract, including 72 wind, solar, and natural gas-fueled power generation projects and energy storage facilities. For more information, please visit www.invenergyllc.com.
About the Régie
The Régie intermunicipale de l'énergie Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine was established to increase the regional benefits of its wind energy projects. The Régie acts as a co-owner and investor, which allows it to distribute the generated benefits among its 37 member municipalities.