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Major Nova Scotia Wind Farm Project Announced

Posted on Sunday, May 04 at 10:12 by N Say

Major Nova Scotia wind farm project announced

 
 
Published Saturday May 3rd, 2008
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THE CANADIAN PRESS 

AMHERST, N.S. - A leading developer of green energy has announced an investment of $55 million to build a 20-turbine wind farm on a marsh in Nova Scotia.

Acciona Energy North America says the facility near Amherst will generate 30 megawatts of power, enough to provide electricity to 10,000 homes a year.

The electricity will be sold to Nova Scotia Power through a 25-year power purchase agreement.

Details of the agreement have not been released.

The 80-metre turbines will be built just west of the Trans-Canada Highway on land rented by Acciona and its partner, Wind Dynamics of Saint John.

Nova Scotia Power and several firms have announced several wind energy projects for the province this spring.

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/285379

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  1. by avatar Samantha
    Mon May 05, 2008 6:54 pm
    If you'd like to learn more about Acciona North America, their CEO, Peter Duprey, will be speaking at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum, held June 18-19 in New York City. In addition to Acciona North America's CEO, over 40 other high profile industry leaders will speak at the event, discussing topics such as wind energy, solar power, market drivers, and more.

    The Renewable Energy Finance Forum provides an opportunity for financiers, investors, and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals, and share ideas about the future of the industry. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.reffwallstreet.com">www.REFFWallStreet.com.</a>

  2. by sasquatch2
    Tue May 06, 2008 5:36 pm
    Funny how this green energy comes with a higher price tag. Would this project go forward without government grants and tax breaks?

    Is this like ADM's wonderful taxpayer supported ethanol plants?

  3. by avatar Red_Eye
    Wed May 07, 2008 9:57 am
    I always knew that Nova had alot of air to blow

  4. by Anonymous
    Wed May 07, 2008 12:39 pm
    Look out Ducks....



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