About Wind

How Wind Energy Works

Electricity generation from wind energy is quite simple. Wind passes over the wind turbine blades and creates lift which causes the blades to move in a clockwise fashion, thus turning the turbine rotor. The rotor is connected to an internal electric generator and the electricity is then delivered to the electricity grid and our homes via electric distribution lines.

Canada's Installed Capacity

As of late 2025, Canada's total installed wind energy capacity was approximately 19 GW, part of nearly 25 GW of combined wind, solar, and energy storage capacity installed across the country. For more information on Canada's wind energy industry, wind energy, and the country's installed capacity, please visit the Canadian Renewable Energy Association's website:renewablesassociation.ca

Wind Energy in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia currently has just over 600 MW of total installed wind power capacity, making it the fastest-growing provincial wind market in Canada. The province is aiming to reach 2 gigawatts of installed onshore wind capacity by 2030.

For more information on Nova Scotia’s renewable energy resources, please visit the following websites:

energy.novascotia.ca/renewables/wind-energy
nspower.ca/cleanandgreen/renewable-energy-sources