Project Overview
The Red Spruce Wind Energy Project is a proposed renewable energy facility with a total capacity of up to 108.8 MW. The project will consist of turbines with a nameplate capacity between 5.9 to 7.2 MW. The facility will be located on privately-held land in Hants East County, east of Beaverbank Road.
The project is being developed through a partnership with First Nation communities and SWEB Development LP (SWEB Energy), a North American subsidiary of W.E.B. Group.
The current project specific information was provided since the inception of the project in 2021. However, projects of this nature evolve over the course of their development. Consequently, please be advised that the most recent project specific information will be updated as it becomes available, starting with the latest information.
Proposed Project Area” as “Proposed Project Layout – 2024-08-06
Milestones
| 2020 – Onward | Stakeholder Engagement | 2021 – 2025 | Environmental Assessment | 2021 – 2025 | Local Permitting | 2022 – 2023 | Green Choice Program Due Diligence and Bid Submission | 2024 – 2025 | Power Purchase Agreement | 2026 – 2027 | Proposed Construction Period | 2027-2028 | Proposed Commercial Operation Date |
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Project Benefits
A central focus of the project during development, construction, and operations is to ensure that as much local labour, services, and materials are used as possible. It is anticipated that if the project is built, it will create a number of direct and indirect benefits for various stakeholders and First Nations communities. The project will have a positive impact on local businesses and will result in employment opportunities in addition to tax revenue for municipal, provincial, and federal governments. Further, a share of project revenues will be used to support local community groups and underrepresented communities in the province.
With respect to the environment and climate change, the project is expected to significantly offset carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Nova Scotia’s current electricity production and will produce enough power for up to 33,000 homes.