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November 28, 2012
By PennEnergy Editorial Staff
Source: GE

Cartier Wind Energy announced the operation of its Gros-Morne Phase II wind
project, powered by 74 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines and located in the
Gaspésie region of Québec. The amount of energy generated by the Gros-Morne
wind farm can power approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec.
Gros-Morne I and II combined is the largest wind farm in Canada with a total
output of 211.5 megawatts (MW).
GE is supplying 593, 1.5-77 wind turbines and associated services for wind
energy projects in Québec, including Gros-Morne. The projects were awarded
as part of Hydro-Québec's 2004 request for proposals (RFP) to supply the
province with 1,000 MW of new wind power capacity by 2012. GE's local supply
chain manufacturing and supplier partners have been integral to the
fulfillment of the province's local content requirements.
Hydro-Québec has purchased the energy under a 20-year power purchase
agreement. Cartier Wind Energy is a joint venture between TransCanada and
Innergex.
"Cartier énergie éolienne wishes to acknowledge the exemplary work by the GE
technicians in the success of the Gros-Morne-Sainte-Madeleine wind farm. You
have played an important role in order to deliver the wind farm around 25
days before the date of the commissioning contract with Hydro-Québec. This
result demonstrates your professionalism and your commitment," said Robert
Guillemette, CEO of Cartier Wind Energy.
The Gros-Morne project includes a four-year GE operations and maintenance
service contract with Cartier. GE has more than 50 wind technicians and
engineers in Canada providing expertise on parts, maintenance, upgrades and
long-term service contracts for a fleet of more than 1,400 units. The
company's regional wind services parts warehouse is located in Toronto for
fast and reliable distribution throughout the country.
"We have proven our ability to execute major projects with local content
requirements in Québec and are positioned for the upcoming 700-MW RFP
expected to be launched in 2013," said Guy Crepeau, region sales manager for
GE's renewable energy business in Canada. "We are committed to working with
developers, including Cartier, as we continue to develop advanced technology
to harness Canada's abundant wind resources."
Canada is among the world leaders in the production and use of renewable
energy. The country's installed wind base is set to nearly double by 2014,
to an expected 10 gigawatts of capacity.

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