MONTRÉAL , April 10, 2026 /CNW/ - To meet the sustained growth in electricity demand, Hydro-Québec has launched a new call for tenders for wind energy procurement. Bidders must satisfy more robust criteria designed to maximize economic benefits for Québec and ensure that projects are harmoniously integrated into their host environments. Depending on the competitiveness of the bids and their level of social acceptability, the tender will target 5 to 10 TWh, equivalent to 1,500 to 3,000 MW of installed capacity. With the greater emphasis on Québec content, bids must highlight local economic benefits, investments made in the province, and the use of local wind energy industry expertise. Social acceptability remains a key criterion in the call for tenders and is reflected through enhanced requirements intended to promote better integration into the communities concerned, including the following: Farmland protection: A new agreement with the UPA Hydro–Québec and the Union des ...