Overview
Port Dover / Nanticoke is a 104.4 MW onshore wind farm in Ontario, Canada, owned by Capital Power (PDN) LP. It contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity under the Green Energy Act.
Port Dover / Nanticoke is an operational onshore wind farm located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 104.4 MW. The facility is owned by Capital Power (PDN) LP and represents a medium-scale wind energy project within the province's diverse renewable energy portfolio. The wind farm operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy and Green Economy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan. These policies support renewable energy development through feed-in tariffs and procurement programs, aiming to increase clean energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As part of Canada's growing wind energy sector, Port Dover / Nanticoke helps displace fossil fuel-based electricity and contributes to grid stability. The facility's location in southern Ontario benefits from consistent wind resources, supporting the region's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with agricultural and rural landscapes, where visual and land-use impacts are key considerations. Wind energy projects in Ontario must address potential effects on bird and bat populations through siting and mitigation measures. The facility's operation supports provincial renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on natural gas-fired generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Port Dover / Nanticoke wind farm is located in Ontario, Canada, near the communities of Port Dover and Nanticoke. Its approximate coordinates are 42.8392° N, -80.0274° W.
The Port Dover / Nanticoke wind farm has a total capacity of 104.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The wind farm is owned by Capital Power (PDN) LP, a subsidiary of Capital Power Corporation, a Canadian power generation company.
Ontario's wind energy development is supported by the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, which introduced feed-in tariffs and procurement programs to encourage renewable energy projects. The province's Long-Term Energy Plan also sets targets for clean energy generation.
Wind energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also helps diversify Canada's energy mix and supports provincial renewable energy targets, contributing to climate change mitigation.