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Utshishkau wind farm

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

The Utshishkau wind farm project aims to develop 616 MW of wind power in the Chamouchouane area. 

 

It is divided into two sectors: 

Sector 1 – 392 MW

Sector 2 – 224 MW

Project developed jointly by

  • Hydro-Québec
  • Logo Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan

Open house

We invite you to open house events to showcase the project’s latest developments.

 

September 10, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Hôtel de la Boréalie, 862 Sacré-Coeur Boulevard

Saint-Félicien

 

September 11, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Hôtel de la Boréalie, 862 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard

Saint-Félicien

Interactive map

Join the discussion and share your comments with us on the interactive map.

Utshishkau: Together for a sustainable future

The development model lets community partners be part of the project from the very start. As equal shareholders and co-developers with Hydro-Québec, they will receive independent income they can invest according to their own priorities. 

  • A major collaboration between Hydro-Québec and community partners

  • Renewable energy to decarbonize Québec

  • Significant economic benefits for Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Québec

One project, two sectors

An initial wind power development project was identified by the partners Hydro-Québec, the Domaine-du-Roy MRC, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation and the Atikamekw Council of Wemotaci in the Chamouchouane area in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: the Utshishkau wind farm project.

Language of the land

Utshishkau means “very mountainous” in the Ilnu (Nelueun) language. For the partners, the name aptly reflects the territory’s topography. It also expresses their desire to rise up in order to gain a long-term vision for development and their ambition to actively contribute to decarbonization by building a more sustainable future through wind power projects.

Webinar held on February 12, 2026 (in French only)

Documentation (in French only)

Area map

The development of the area’s wind potential will be subject to a consultation process.

Download the map (in French only)

Map of the two sectors

Map of the two sectors

Working in partnership

The development model lets community partners be part of the project from the very start. 

 

As equal shareholders and co-developers with Hydro-Québec, they will receive independent income that they can invest according to their own priorities.

Let’s talk!

Got any ideas, suggestions, questions or comments about the Utshishkau wind farm project?

Wind energy resource development | Utshishkau area

Stay informed about the status of wind power development projects in this area.

 

Further reading