Hydro-Québec will develop large-scale wind farms to meet growing energy demand
Hydro-Québec announced Thursday that it will begin constructing and operating wind farms, an activity that had previously been reserved for the private sector. It's focusing on large-scale projects as it diversifies from hydroelectricity.
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Hydro-Québec announced Thursday that it will begin constructing and operating wind farms, an activity that had previously been reserved for the private sector. It's focusing on large-scale projects as it diversifies from hydroelectricity.