Nova Scotia approves 54-turbine wind project expected to generate $3.7M annually

A wind project has been approved in Guysborough County, N.S.

The Nova Scotia government has approved a wind project that is expected to generate $3.74 million in municipal tax revenue annually with dozens of turbines in the Guysborough area.

The Setapuktuk Wind Project, which is owned by EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. in partnership with Membertou Development Corp., will consist of 54 eight-megawatt turbines in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.

On Monday, Timothy Halman, minister of Environment of Climate Change, approved the project following an environmental assessment. In an open letter, Halman said the project will need to comply with multiple terms and conditions, including getting approval for wetland alterations and working with the province to mitigate potential impacts to species at risk.

“You have predicted project operational noise levels will be close 40 decibels (dBA) at some receptors,” the letter reads. “In order to best protect human health, please be advised that operational noise levels from the Project shall not exceed 40 decibels at any permanent or seasonal receptor. This requirement is consistent with the 14 previous wind projects that have received environmental assessment approval since 2023.”

The project is estimated to generate 432 megawatts with its turbines, which EverWind will use to power its green hydrogen and ammonia facility in Point Tupper.

Construction is expected to start in late 2026 and create 350-to-400 jobs for the work. It will also provide 20-to-35 fulltime jobs once it’s operational in mid-2028.

The site is expected to operate for 35 years.

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