More wind energy on the grid in Nova Scotia

“This is an important milestone for Nova Scotia Power and the province as we continue to add more wind energy to our generation mix,” said Robin McAdam, Vice President, Sustainability, NS Power. “Displacing fossil fuels with wind power is not only important for the environment but provides value and price stability for our customers over the long term.”

"This is a great wind power project for the Digby Neck area, creating good jobs, growing the local economy and generating clean stable-priced electricity to customers," said Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks. "These wind power projects are important steps in transforming our energy mix in this province from its dependence on fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. It’s through the realization of these types of projects that NSPI is demonstrating its partnership in achieving Nova Scotia’s aggressive renewable energy targets."

The Digby Neck Wind Farm will have 20 wind turbines with a total capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), producing enough electricity to power approximately 10,000 homes. The wind energy project has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Nova Scotia by more than 60,000 tonnes annually. The wind power project also includes a substation and a 17 kilometre transmission line.

“We have a talented team of Nova Scotia engineers and contractors who are committed to ensuring this wind farm is operational by the end of the year”, said Sean Brennan, Project Manager, NS Power’s Digby Neck Wind Farm. “I am proud to be part of this important local project”.

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