Wind turbines on Dalhousie Mountain in Pictou County. Photo by Tim Krochak /TIM KROCHAK / StaffArticle contentA massive proposed wind turbine development in Guysborough has been granted environmental approval by the province.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Monday, the Environment Department authorized EverWind Fuels’ proposed 432-megawatt Setapuktuk wind project.Article contentArticle contentFormerly known as Wind Farm 1, the project would see 54 eight-megawatt turbines between Pirate Harbour and St. Francis Harbour.Article contentArticle contentThe project would not be connected to the grid but instead directly to a green hydrogen/ammonia facility EverWind is proposing to build at the former NuStar transshipment terminal across the Strait of Canso at Point Tupper.Article contentMark Stewart, EverWind’s director of engagement, said Monday that the plan is to start land clearing and geotechnical work for the project next year but full construction of the wind farm wouldn’t begin until 2027 at the earliest.Article contentThe project was initially proposed to consist of 84 turbines but was scaled back during site layout planning as a result of community feedback.Article contentEverWind has another two wind farms proposed for Guysborough County, totally up to 160 turbines, that would feed its proposed facility at Point Tupper.Article contentIt’s already moving ahead on four other onshore projects, and preconstruction on Kmtnuk and Windy Ridge in Colchester County began two weeks ago. Those sites combined will have 63 turbines and a capacity to produce 504 megawatts.Article contentThe company has received environmental approval for its Bear Lake wind project and is working toward receiving one for its Upper Afton project.Article content
EverWind gets approval for large Guysborough County wind farm
