Lameque Onshore Wind Farm | Canada Renewable Energy Facility

Lameque is an onshore wind farm located in Canada, with a capacity of 45 MW. The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's renewable energy generation, leveraging wind resources to produce clean electricity. The wind farm operates under Canada's regulatory framework, which includes provincial renewable energy targets and federal incentives such as the Clean Electricity Standard. Onshore wind is a mature technology in Canada, with installations ranging from small community projects to large utility-scale farms. The 45 MW capacity places Lameque in the medium-scale category for Canadian wind farms. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Wind farms in Canada are subject to environmental assessments to mitigate impacts on local wildlife, particularly birds and bats. The electricity generated supports the regional grid and helps meet provincial renewable energy goals.

Wind farms like Lameque can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize these effects. The facility's operation supports Canada's transition to a low-carbon energy system, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.