Wind Energy Feasibility Study for Sydney-CBRM
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$57,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Renewable Energy Generation – Wind
Grant amount$28,500
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
93,694
Project timeline
2005 - 2011
Project number
3056
Description
In partnership with Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), New Dawn Enterprises Ltd (a community development corporation) will complete a feasibility study to establish the commercial viability of a wind energy industry in Cape Breton for delivering green power to local manufacturers and government services. Wind energy technology is innovative for this region considering that over 90 per cent of the province’s energy originates from coal and oil. The project includes the installation of 5MW of wind energy capacity at three sites. At 50 per cent efficiency, this project could have thepotential to offset approximately 2,000 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per year.
Applicant
New Dawn Enterprises Ltd., NS