Overview
Port Alma is an operational onshore wind farm in Ontario, Canada, owned by Kruger Energy Port Alma LP. With a capacity of 101.2 MW, it contributes to Canada's renewable energy portfolio.
Port Alma is an operational onshore wind farm located in Ontario, Canada, owned by Kruger Energy Port Alma LP. The facility has a capacity of 101.2 MW, placing it in the medium-to-large scale range for Canadian wind farms. It generates electricity from wind power, supporting the province's clean energy grid. The facility operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan. Ontario has a target to phase out coal and increase renewable energy generation, with wind power playing a key role. Port Alma benefits from feed-in tariff programs and grid connection policies that support wind energy development. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also contributes to local energy independence and job creation. The site's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can have visual impacts and affect bird and bat populations, which are managed through monitoring and mitigation measures.
Environmental context
The Port Alma wind farm is situated in a rural area of Ontario, where agricultural land and natural habitats coexist. Wind energy projects in this region must address potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, as well as visual and noise concerns. The facility's operation supports Ontario's transition to a low-carbon economy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to provincial renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Port Alma wind farm is located in Ontario, Canada, near the shores of Lake Erie. The exact coordinates are 42.1839 N, 82.2851 W.
Port Alma wind farm has a capacity of 101.2 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale wind energy facility in Canada.
Port Alma wind farm is owned by Kruger Energy Port Alma LP, a subsidiary of Kruger Energy, a Canadian renewable energy developer.
Ontario's wind energy is supported by the Green Energy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan, which include feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards to promote clean energy development.
Port Alma helps Canada meet its target of 90% clean electricity by 2030 by generating zero-emission wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid decarbonization.