Overview
Ellershouse Wind Farm is a 16.4 MW onshore wind facility in Nova Scotia, Canada, operated by Alternative Resource Energy Authority. It contributes to the province's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Electricity Regulations.
Ellershouse Wind Farm is an onshore wind facility located in Nova Scotia, Canada, with a capacity of 16.4 MW. The plant is owned and operated by the Alternative Resource Energy Authority, a municipal partnership. It is part of Canada's growing wind energy sector, which benefits from federal and provincial renewable energy targets. The facility utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, feeding into the provincial grid. Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Regulations require that 40% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2020, with further targets under the Clean Energy Act. Ellershouse Wind Farm supports these goals by providing clean energy to the region. The wind farm plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying Nova Scotia's energy mix. It also contributes to local economic development through construction and maintenance jobs. As a medium-scale wind project, it demonstrates the viability of wind power in the province's coastal climate.
Environmental context
Nova Scotia's coastal geography provides consistent wind resources, making onshore wind a viable renewable energy source. Wind farms like Ellershouse help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal, which has historically dominated the province's electricity generation. However, wind projects must consider visual impact on landscapes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Ellershouse Wind Farm is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, near the community of Ellershouse. Its coordinates are approximately 44.93° N, -64.03° W.
Ellershouse Wind Farm has a capacity of 16.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind facility in the Canadian context.
Ellershouse Wind Farm is owned by the Alternative Resource Energy Authority, a municipal partnership in Nova Scotia.
Wind farms in Nova Scotia operate under the province's Renewable Electricity Regulations, which mandate a 40% renewable electricity target by 2020, and the federal Clean Energy Act, which supports decarbonization.
Ellershouse Wind Farm helps Nova Scotia reduce its reliance on coal-fired power and supports Canada's target of achieving 90% non-emitting electricity by 2030.