Adelaide (Suncor) Onshore Wind Farm | Ontario, Canada Renewable Energy Facility

Adelaide (Suncor) is an operational onshore wind farm located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 40 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Suncor Adelaide Wind LP, a subsidiary of Suncor Energy, and is part of Canada's growing wind energy sector. Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard and the federal Clean Fuel Regulations support such projects, aiming to increase renewable generation and reduce emissions. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity, feeding into Ontario's grid. With a capacity of 40 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for Canadian onshore wind farms. The facility benefits from Ontario's competitive renewable energy market and long-term power purchase agreements that ensure stable revenue and grid integration. Environmentally, the Adelaide wind farm displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It also contributes to Ontario's goal of phasing out coal-fired power and achieving a cleaner grid. The project's location in rural Ontario minimizes land-use conflicts while providing economic benefits to the local community through jobs and tax revenue.

The Adelaide wind farm is situated in a rural agricultural region of southwestern Ontario, an area with consistent wind resources suitable for wind energy generation. The local environment includes farmland and natural habitats that support bird and bat populations. Wind farms in this region are designed with setbacks and monitoring to minimize wildlife impacts, though some risk of bird and bat collisions exists. The project helps reduce reliance on natural gas and nuclear power, contributing to Ontario's low-carbon electricity mix.