Glen Dhu is a 230MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Nova Scotia, Canada. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in December 2010. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Shear Wind and is currently owned by Capstone Infrastructure with a stake of 100%.
The project is expected to generate 165,000MWh of electricity.
The turbines that are getting installed on the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IA), will be using Tubular Steel towers.
The turbines that are getting installed on the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IB), will be using Tubular Steel towers.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in December 2010.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IA) will be sold to Nova Scotia Power under a power purchase agreement. The power will be sold at the rate of $0.096kWh for a period of 20.00 years, starting from 2010.
The power generated from the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IB) will be sold to Nova Scotia Power under a power purchase agreement. The power will be sold at the rate of $0.096kWh for a period of 20.00 years, starting from 2011.
Contractors involved
M. A. Mortenson is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IA) project. M. A. Mortenson is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IB) project.
Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IA) will be equipped with Enercon E-82 E2 / 2,300 kW turbines. The phase consists of 9 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IB) will be equipped with Enercon E-82 E2 / 2,300 kW turbines. The phase consists of 18 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Enercon is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IA). The operation and maintenance contract tenure will likely be commencing from 2010, for a period of 12 years.
Enercon is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the Glen Dhu (Glen Dhu IB). The operation and maintenance contract tenure will likely be commencing from 2011, for a period of 12 years.
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About Shear Wind
Shear Wind is a privately-held company, engaged in the exploration and development of wind energy projects. The company's project portfolio includes Coyote Ridge and Willowridge projects in Alberta, Burstall project in Saskatchewan, Canaan Mountain, Glen Dhu I and II projects in Nova Scotia and, Mann Siding and Benjamin River projects in New Brunswick. Shear Wind operates in Canada, where it is headquartered in Bedford, Canada.
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