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Hydro-Québec Seeking Input on Linking Its Grid with Proposed Nova Scotia Wind Farms
Hydro-Québec seeks input on offshore wind projects and transmission feasibility to address Quebec’s electricity demand, citing up to 9 gigawatts potential capacity in Nova Scotia waters.
- On Wednesday, Hydro-Québec issued a request for information to assess the feasibility of supplying and transmitting electricity from offshore wind farms off the coast of Nova Scotia.
- Nova Scotia's ambitious Wind West project seeks to generate up to 60 gigawatts but has faced challenges finding a reliable route to market for its offshore power potential.
- Hydro-Québec, which manages 16 interconnections across northeastern North America, emphasized this RFI is preliminary and "no investment or procurement decisions have been made" at this point.
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston welcomed the utility's interest, saying early engagement from potential buyers helps reduce market uncertainty for developers and strengthens the business case for transmission infrastructure.
- The utility plans to analyze feedback from project proponents this summer, with the process complementing Quebec's 10,000-megawatt wind strategy and supporting broader interprovincial energy trade goals.
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Hydro-Québec seeking input on linking its grid with proposed Nova Scotia wind farms
Quebec's hydro utility is asking the energy industry to assess the feasibility of connecting the province's electricity grid with Nova Scotia’s proposed offshore wind farms.
·Toronto, Canada
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