Higgins Mountain Wind Farm is a 103.9MW 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 2006. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by 3G Energy, Confederation Power, Elemental Energy, Katalyst Wind and Vector Wind Energy. 3G Energy, Confederation Power, Elemental Energy, Katalyst Wind and Nova Scotia Power are currently owning the project.
Higgins Mountain Wind Farm (Higgins Mountain Wind Farm - Phase II) consists of 17 turbines with 5.9MW nameplate capacity.
The Higgins Mountain Wind Farm (Higgins Mountain Wind Farm - Phase I), will have 69m high towers.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in December 2006.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Higgins Mountain Wind Farm (Higgins Mountain Wind Farm - Phase I) will be sold to Nova Scotia Power under a power purchase agreement for a period of 16 years from 2006. The offtake capacity is expected to be 3.6MW.
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Contractors involved
Higgins Mountain Wind Farm (Higgins Mountain Wind Farm - Phase I) will be equipped with Vensys Energy VENSYS 62 turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 1.2MW nameplate capacity.
One Wind Services is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the Higgins Mountain Wind Farm (Higgins Mountain Wind Farm - Phase I). The O&M tenure will likely be commencing from the year 2006.
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About 3G Energy
3G Energy Corp (3G Energy) operates as a renewable energy company that develops wind and solar generation technologies to build and design renewable energy solutions. The company provides renewable energy services such as solar and wind. It offers industrial emitters, provincial FIT programs and planning, financing, constructing and managing renewable energy projects. 3G Energy’s projects include Springhill Wind Farm, Higgins Mountain Wind Farm, Londonderry, Tiverton Wind Farm and others. The company also designs slip form concrete towers for wind turbines. It caters to commercial, industrial and first nation clients. 3G Energy is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
About Elemental Energy
Elemental Energy is a Alternative Energy company that provides Renewable Energy services. The company is Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About Vector Wind Energy
Vector Wind Energy, Inc. (formerly known as Minera Delta, Inc.) is a developer of wind energy projects in Canada.
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