Name of the project /

Project of construction of a new power generating station in the northern village of Kangiqsujuaq

Proponent /

Hydro-Québec

Expected date of construction /

2023-2025

Community /

Kangiqsujuaq

Location /

The project is situated on the territory of the Nothern Village of Kangiqsujuaq, on category I land.

Affected area

The proposed power station will be located at a distance from the village and residential or potential residential areas. The developed area will be approximately 12,000 m2

Step of the procedure /

Project submission

Evaluation

Preparation of impact study

Review and public participation

Decision and authorization

Decision

Questions and Comments

Decision pdf 354 KB

Description

The project calls for the construction of a thermal generating station in the northern village of Kangiqsujuaq. The generating station will initially be equipped with three salvaged and factory refurbished generating units, paired with three new alternators. The generating units will have powers of 855 kW, 1,135 kW and 1,168 kW, for a total installed capacity of 3.16 MW at commissioning. It will be possible to increase the installed capacity to 4.6 MW with the addition of a fourth generating unit, if necessary.
The project also calls for the installation of solar panels on the generating station building, providing capacity of up to 20 kW. The generating station will be designed to allow for the subsequent integration of a wind farm of approximately 2.3 MW, a project that will be specifically applied for at the appropriate time.