Overview
Avondale Community Wind Park is a 1.6 MW onshore wind farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, owned by Northumberland Wind Field Inc. It contributes to the province's renewable energy portfolio.
Avondale Community Wind Park is an onshore wind farm located in Nova Scotia, Canada, with a capacity of 1.6 MW. The facility is owned by Northumberland Wind Field Inc and is currently operational, supporting the local grid with clean energy. The wind farm operates under Canada's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes federal incentives and provincial renewable portfolio standards. Nova Scotia has a target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030, and small-scale wind projects like Avondale play a role in meeting this goal. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology suited for the region's wind resources. Environmentally, the wind park helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its small scale minimizes land-use impact, and it contributes to community energy independence. The project aligns with Canada's commitment to increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The wind park is situated in a rural area of Nova Scotia, where wind resources are favorable for energy generation. The region's landscape supports onshore wind development with minimal visual impact due to low population density. The facility helps reduce reliance on coal and natural gas, supporting Canada's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Avondale Community Wind Park is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, at coordinates 45.6330 N, -62.2784 W.
The wind park has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind facility.
The facility is owned by Northumberland Wind Field Inc.
Nova Scotia aims to achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by projects like Avondale Community Wind Park.
The wind park generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to Canada's climate goals.