Renewable energy company RES has begun construction of the Goose Harbour Lake wind farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, after completing its development phase.
The 168MW project, owned by Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind (PHP Wind), will be the largest wind farm in Nova Scotia and Maritime Canada upon completion.
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The C$450m ($310m) facility will come online in 2026.
Goose Harbour Lake will support the energy requirements of Nova Scotia, including those of Port Hawkesbury Paper.
RES, having co-developed the project, is now tasked with the construction and installation of 24 Nordex 163 7.0MW turbines, each equipped with advanced anti-icing blade technology.
The wind farm will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 350,000t annually – equivalent to 2.4% of Nova Scotia’s total emissions in 2021 and 60% of Port Hawkesbury Paper’s load, which can represent up to 25% of the Nova Scotia power grid during peak demand.
The project is expected to create 150 full-time jobs during the construction phase and up to five permanent positions once it is operational.
The project also marks a step forward in Indigenous participation within the renewable energy sector, as 13 Mi’kmaw First Nations, through the Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency, will hold a 10% equity stake in the project.
Goose Harbour Lake is RES’ first construction project in Nova Scotia and will become the largest wind site east of Quebec.
RES senior vice-president Peter Clibbon stated: “As the developer and construction partner of choice for Port Hawkesbury Paper, our team is proud to be involved in this transformative wind energy project.
“The Goose Harbour Lake project highlights RES’ unique capability to provide clean energy solutions to industrial power users, reducing their power rates and carbon exposure.”
