Overview
Comber East / West is a 165.6 MW onshore wind farm in Ontario, Canada, operated by 2016 Comber Wind LP. It contributes to Canada's renewable energy capacity under provincial Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Comber East / West is an operational onshore wind farm located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 165.6 megawatts. The facility is owned by 2016 Comber Wind LP and represents a medium-to-large scale wind installation within the Canadian renewable energy landscape. Ontario's Renewable Portfolio Standards and the federal Clean Fuel Regulations support such projects. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. As an onshore wind facility, it benefits from Ontario's favorable wind resources, particularly in the southwestern region near Lake Erie. The project's capacity of 165.6 MW places it among the larger wind farms in the province, contributing to grid stability and renewable energy targets. Environmentally, the Comber East / West wind farm displaces fossil fuel-based generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes environmental assessments for wildlife impacts, particularly birds and bats. The facility's electricity feeds into the provincial grid, supporting local communities and industries with clean power.
Environmental context
The Comber East / West wind farm is situated in an agricultural region of southwestern Ontario, an area with mixed land use including farmland and natural habitats. Wind farms in this region can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions with turbines, though mitigation measures such as curtailment during migration periods are often implemented. The facility's location near Lake Erie may also influence local wind patterns and avian activity. Overall, the project contributes to reducing air pollution and carbon emissions compared to conventional power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Comber East / West is located in Ontario, Canada, near the town of Comber in Essex County, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Windsor.
The wind farm has a capacity of 165.6 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind installation in Canada.
The facility is owned by 2016 Comber Wind LP, a limited partnership involved in renewable energy development in Ontario.
Ontario's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan promote wind energy development. Federally, Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations and investment tax credits for renewable energy also support such projects.
Onshore wind farms in Canada must undergo environmental assessments to address potential impacts on wildlife, particularly birds and bats, as well as land use and noise. Mitigation measures like turbine curtailment and siting away from sensitive habitats are commonly required.