“The vision in action.”
After investigating many sites and contacting landowners, CCWF narrowed in on a site on Spiddle Hill, near Tatamagouche, Colchester County. The site is relatively close to existing roads and power lines and the company signed a favorable land lease agreement with the landowner, who is supportive of the project. Together, many of the shareholders erected a meteorological tower to measure the wind data. After gathering 2.5 years of data, the wind regime proved to be of commercial quality.
CCWF applied for and obtained a 20 year contract with Nova Scotia Power Inc. to sell wind power into the distribution grid.
The 800 kW Enercon turbine was built and began operation in July 2011. Local trades-people have been employed as much as possible. See the Photo Gallery to follow the process.