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The following case study describes the economic benefits of wind energy development in Ontario
Take a look at these case studies to discover the positive economic contribution wind energy development is making to communities across the country.
1. North
Cape Wind Farm
Located near the town of Tignish, Prince Edward Island (PEI),
the North Cape Wind Farm was developed by the Prince Edward
Island Energy Corporation (PEIEC). It consists of 16 Vestas
wind turbines, each rated at 660 kW, for a total installed
capacity of 10.56 megawatts (MW) – enough to power over
4,000 homes.
2. Summerview
Wind Farm
Summerview Wind Farm was developed by Vision Quest in Alberta.
Located near the town of Pincher Creek, it consists of 38
Vestas wind turbines, each rated at 1.8 MW, for a total capacity
of 68.4 MW – enough to power 24,000 homes.
3. Prince
Wind Energy Project
The project consists of 126 GE 1.5 sle wind turbines in a
total area of 100 km2. The townships of Prince, Pennefather
and Dennis, and the City of Sault Ste. Marie host the 126
turbines each rated at 1.5 MW, for a total capacity of 189
MW.
4. Baie-des-Sables
Wind Farm
The Baie-des-Sables wind farm consists of 73 General Electric
(GE) wind turbines, each rated at 1.5 megawatts (MW), for
a total installed capacity of 109.5 MW — enough to power
more than 21,000 homes in the province.
Economic Benefits
Issued: January 2004
Description: The following three case studies describe the
economic benefits of wind energy development in Canadian communities.
Parc Eolien Du Renard
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