Project overview

An essential transition for Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Adopting a new model based on energy efficiency and renewable sources of power is a clear choice for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The energy transition involves the gradual replacement of energy produced from fossil fuels with various forms of renewable energy. Hydropower, a source of clean, reliable energy, and other renewable generation options such as solar and wind power are part of the proposed solution for supplying the islands with sustainable energy.

The energy transition also goes hand in hand with developing new habits, such as putting an end to wasting energy, and the emergence of a culture of energy efficiency.

Current situation

  • Hydro-Québec’s largest off-grid system, serving 6,600 customers
  • Dependent on fossil energy
  • Thermal power generation :
    • 40 million litres of oil burned every year
    • 40% of Hydro-Québec’s direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2017

Future situation

  • 94% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from power generation in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Around 10 % reduction in power generation costs (over 40 years)
  • Increase in grid capacity, giving a boost to economic development and transportation electrification initiatives

Provide clean, renewable energy

Vidéo : Cable connection

Starting in 2027, the islands will be supplied with Hydro-Québec’s clean and renewable energy via underground and subsea cables from Percé substation, located in Val-d’Espoir, Gaspésie.

Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds

Microgrid

Working in partnership with the community, Hydro-Québec will set up a microgrid that uses other renewable energy sources, energy storage batteries and various solutions for managing power consumption in buildings.

Thermal power plant

The thermal power plant will be maintained to serve as a backup and to manage peaks in demand.

Parc éolien Dune-du-Nord wind farm

Since the December 2020 commissioning of the Dune-du-Nord wind farm, which belongs to Valeco and its partners (the Régie intermunicipale de l’énergie Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Plan A), 6 MW of clean energy has been added to Hydro-Québec’s grid. This has resulted in annual savings of 7 million litres of fuel oil and 22,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, or the greenhouse gas emissions of about 4,800 vehicles.

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