Finavera

Location

BC Peace Region. 10km Southwest of Tumbler Ridge.

Site Description

This ridge runs north-northwest to south-southeast, with a valley dividing the ridge into two separate parts. The average elevation of the ridge is approximately 1300m. 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. Plans underway to erect meteorological towers for wind resource measurement.

Potential Facility Size

Estimated at 90 MW, consisting of approximately 45 wind turbines

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. Finavera Renewables is focusing several projects for inclusion in the 2008 BC Hydro Clean Power Call.

For more project information, please contact us:

E-Mail: peacewind@finavera.com
Toll Free Project Information Line: 1 877 280 9051