Wind Energy: Wildmare
- Location
- BC Peace Region. 8km Northwest of Chetwynd.
- Site Description
- This site comprises two series of hills predominantly running southeast to northwest. The average elevation of the ridge is approximately 1150m. 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
- Estimated at 74 MW, consisting of approximately 37 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 2007 BC Hydro call for power.
For more project information, please contact us:
E-Mail: peacewind@finavera.com
Toll Free Project Information Line: 1 877 280 9051
1111 West Georgia St, 24th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4M3
604-288-9051