Wind Energy: Bullmoose
- Location
- BC Peace Region. 26km West of Tumbler Ridge.
- Site Description
- Excellent flat, long ridges. The average elevation of the ridge is approximately 1900m. The mean wind speed across the site at a hub height of 65m is expected to range between 9.0 m/s and 10.0 m/s.
- Permit Status
- Granted Investigative Use Permit (IUP) with Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. Granted ILMB License of Occupation for meteorological towers to test wind resource. Meteorological tower erected September, 2006. Wind data collection continues.
- Potential Facility Size
- 60 MW
- Project Overview
- Finavera Renewables is focusing its initial efforts in British Columbia on the Peace Region. The wind resource in this area is strong, and the potential for wind power projects is substantial. Several project sites are being developed simultaneously, with the permitting and planning process ongoing.