Overview
Fermeuse is a 27 MW onshore wind farm in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity and supports Canada's clean energy transition.
Fermeuse is an operational onshore wind farm located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With a capacity of 27 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Canada's wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth driven by federal and provincial renewable energy targets. The facility operates under Canada's regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Electricity Regulations and provincial renewable energy goals. Newfoundland and Labrador has abundant wind resources, and Fermeuse contributes to diversifying the province's energy mix, which historically relies on hydroelectric power. The wind farm uses modern turbine technology to convert wind into electricity. Fermeuse plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting local energy needs. It is part of Canada's broader effort to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with wind energy being a key component. The facility's output feeds into the provincial grid, helping to displace fossil fuel-based generation.
Environmental context
The Fermeuse wind farm is located in a coastal region of Newfoundland and Labrador, where strong and consistent winds provide ideal conditions for wind energy generation. The area's environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, which are common considerations for onshore wind projects. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize these effects. The facility's operation also contributes to reducing air pollution and carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Fermeuse is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, near the coast at coordinates 46.9699 N, -52.9700 W.
Fermeuse has a capacity of 27 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of Fermeuse is not publicly listed, but it is part of Canada's growing wind energy portfolio.
Canada's wind energy is supported by the Clean Electricity Regulations and provincial renewable energy targets, such as Newfoundland and Labrador's goal to increase renewable energy generation.
Wind energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It also diversifies the energy mix and supports Canada's net-zero emissions target.