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Nova Scotia approves plans for the province’s largest onshore wind farm

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Nova Scotia's government has approved plans for its largest onshore wind farm, called the Ocean Lake Wind Project, in Guysborough County. The project will feature 158 turbines, each 221 meters tall, with construction starting in 2029. This development is seen as a significant step towards renewable energy, with the province imposing environmental conditions. One report highlights the developers, EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. and Membertou Development Corp. (linked to the Membertou First Nation), as key partners driving the project. The approval process and the scale of the project are the main focus, underscoring its potential impact on the region's energy landscape.

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Environmental assessment
A process to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project before it begins.
Onshore wind farm
A facility with multiple wind turbines located on land used to generate electricity from wind power.

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  • The project is described as the province's largest onshore wind farm.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News, CBC News
  • Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for a wind energy project.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News, CBC News
  • The project calls for the construction of 158 turbines.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News
  • Construction is expected to start in 2029.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News
  • The project is named the Ocean Lake Wind Project.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News
  • The project is proposed for Guysborough County.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News
  • Project completion is slated for five years after construction begins.
    Reported by: APTN News, Global News
  • Each turbine is 221 metres tall.
    Reported by: APTN News

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  • The project developers are EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. and Membertou Development Corp.
    Source: Global News
  • Membertou Development Corp. is the development arm of the Membertou First Nation.
    Source: Global News
  • Proposed turbine sites are near communities such as New Harbour, Goldboro, Larry’s River, Lundy, and Roachvale.
    Source: APTN News
  • The project must comply with 61 terms and conditions aimed at protecting the environment.
    Source: APTN News

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