Over the next few years, there will be a major deployment of wind energy projects, particularly in populated areas. How can different land uses be reconciled with wind power development? What are the challenges and issues involved in wind power development in Quebec? How can the government ensure better coordination between ministries to ensure the harmonious development of these farms?
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Energy
The Issues of Wind Power Development Projects in Québec
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Room 302AB - Nano One
Session organizer
Chantal Gendron
MEIE
Session organizer
Carl Martineau
MEIE
9:00 a.m.
Welcome Address
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The energy transition and economic development objectives are leading to a significant increase in Quebec's electricity needs. To meet these needs, the wind energy sector has been revitalized in recent years. These new supplies raise challenges and issues that call into question all government action. To ensure the harmonious development of the wind energy sector and its social acceptability, it is essential that all the players involved work together.
9:40 a.m.
Wind Energy Supply Planning in the Context of the Energy Transition
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In order to meet the significant growth in demand for electricity and to have the necessary means to achieve the energy transition, new sources of energy will be required, particularly wind power. Hydro-Québec will present the considerations surrounding supply in this context and in the face of the challenges raised by the energy transition.
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The resurgence of wind power development in Quebec brings with it a number of challenges to ensure that local companies can benefit from the associated spin-offs. The availability of training and workforce must also be ensured if the entire wind energy niche is to be revitalized. These challenges will be presented, along with possible solutions.
10:20 a.m.
Break
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The 1500 MW wind energy call for tenders targets areas that are, in many cases, on private land. Some of these are in agricultural zones. How can we ensure that these projects are carried out according to the best practices (compliance with the reference framework for wind farm development in agricultural and forested areas, etc.)?
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The resurgence of the wind power industry brings with it its own set of challenges for host communities, particularly in areas new to the wind energy sector. What are the best practices and strategies for fostering agreements and harmonious development?
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How does a wind farm developer react to the issues at stake? What are their specific challenges? Possible solutions? How do they see the future?
11:35 a.m.
Panel Discussion
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We are now in the midst of the wind power industry's development in Quebec. What are the biggest challenges? Can wind power be developed harmoniously in more densely populated areas? What are the roles of government, state corporations, industry and local players? Do we have all the tools we need?