WPD Canada has received provincial approval to build the 16.4MW Fairview wind farm in Ontario.
The consent paves the way for the construction of eight Senvion MM92 2.05MW turbines with 100 metre hub heights.
Fairview will feed about 39,838MWh a year onto the local electricity grid, said the developer which is a subsidiary of Germany-based WPD Europe.
“We’re hopeful we can begin construction in relatively short order, using competitively priced local labour and services as much as possible,” said WPD’s Kevin Surette.
The approval process dragged on for more than three years, partly due to safety concerns at two regional airports.
“Canada has an enviable aviation safety record because a proper process has been put in place to evaluate any new and/or changing circumstances, and regulating bodies have been put in place to ensure the system works,” added Surette.
Fairview has a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator.
Opponents have 15 days to file an appeal with the Environmental Review Tribunal.
Image: Senvion MM92 turbines (Senvion)
