Wind Energy in Prince Edward Island
Wind energy helps keep energy prices low for Islanders and reduces Prince Edward Island’s need for energy from outside the province. PEI has no sources of oil, natural gas, or other fuels for traditional forms of electricity. Wind energy also adds to a cleaner setting because it does not produce emissions or pollution.
|
Name |
Year |
Capacity (MW) |
Location |
Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeolus Wind | 2003 | 3 | Norway | PEI Energy Corporation |
| Eastern Kings Wind Farm | 2007 | 30 | Elmira/North Lake | PEI Energy Corporation |
| Hermanville/Clear Springs Wind Farm | 2013-2014 | 30 | Hermanville | PEI Energy Corporation |
| North Cape Wind Farm | 2001-2003 | 10.6 | North Cape | PEI Energy Corporation |
| Norway Wind Park | 2007 | 9 | Norway | ENGIE |
| Summerside Wind Farm | 2009 | 12 | Summerside | City of Summerside, Summerside Electric |
| West Cape Wind Park | 2007-2009 | 99 | West Cape | ENGIE |
| WEICan Wind R&D Park | 2013 | 10 | North Cape | WEICan |
Is all of PEI’s wind energy used by Islanders?
The majority of the time the Wind Energy produced on the Island is used on the Island. There are several times a year when PEI is producing more wind energy than the base load on the Island and therefore PEI becomes an energy exporter. All of the energy from the PEI Energy Corporation Wind Farms is sold to Maritime Electric for use by Islanders and more than half of the Island's 204 MW of wind capacity is used by Island utilities.
See how much of PEI’s energy is produced from the wind
How is wind power affected if the wind doesn’t blow all the time?
The wind doesn’t blow all the time; when it does, sometimes it's at a speed that is not fast enough for wind turbines to work at their peak capacity. There are even times when the wind blows so strong that the turbines shut down to protect them.
Who can I contact for more information on wind energy?
Name: PEI Energy Corporation
Telephone: (902) 894-0288
Fax: (902) 894-0290