Wind Energy: Meikle
- LOCATION
- BC Peace Region. 30km Norththwest of Tumbler Ridge.
- SITE DESCRIPTION
- The predominant ridges run southeast to northwest with valleys surrounding the sites. The average elevation of the ridge is approximately 1200m. The mean wind speed across the site at a hub height of 65m is expected to range between 7.0 m/s and 8.0 m/s.
- PERMIT STATUS
- Granted Investigative Use Permit (IUP) with Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. Granted License of Occupation with ILMB.
- POTENTIAL FACILITY SIZE
- 117 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.