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Wolfe Island Wind Farm. 96 Summer St Powering Generations About TransAlta The Wolfe Island Wind Farm, consisting of 86, 2.3 MW wind turbines, achieved commercial operation Wolfe Island in June 2009. With a nameplate capacity of 198 MW, it is presently the second largest wind farm in Canada. Wind Farm. Reliably, affordably, safely and responsibly, TransAlta is helping meet the growing appetite for electrical power Participating landowners receive supplementary while minimizing the environmental impact of doing income from having wind turbines installed on their so. We’re Canada’s largest publicly traded generator land, helping keep the lands in agricultural production. and marketer of electricity and renewable power. The community as a whole benefits from the facility’s We’re investing in new ways to further cut emissions operation through its tax payments and an Amenities and we’re regularly recognized for our sustainable Agreement signed with the Township of Frontenac approach to business, the environment and the Islands for community betterment projects and services. communities we serve. The 20-year Renewable Energy Supply II Contract with Beginning as a small, local power company in 1909, the Ontario Power Authority creates long-term pricing we have transformed over the last century to become stability for consumers. Generating energy from wind an experienced and well respected power generator produces no air pollution or greenhouse gases (which and wholesale marketer of electricity. contribute to climate change), leaves behind no With wind energy facilities from Alberta to New hazardous or toxic wastes, and uses no water. Brunswick, we are the country’s largest producer of wind power, operating over a third of Canada’s Technical Specifications installed wind capacity. No. of Turbines 86 Turbine Manufacturer Siemens Turbine Model SWT-2.3-93 (Mark II) Tower Type Tube Height 80m hub height Nameplate Capacity 197.8 MW Est. Avg. Annual Energy 594,000 MWh Contact Us: Wolfe Island Wind Farm: 613-385-2045 TransAlta Head Office: 403-267-7110 transalta.com Printed on recycled paper Media Relations: 403-267-7942 Wolfe Island Wind Farm Ferry to K Self-Guided Tour Map in g s Winter We welcome you to tour beautiful Wolfe t o Dock n Dawson D Island – through gently rolling farmland and To Eastern Point by the 86 majestic wind turbines of the Kingston, Ontario Wolfe Island Wolfe Island Wind Farm. 96 Summer St. Lawrence River While touring the facility, remember that all Garden Dock Island wind turbines are located on private land. We invite you to visit our D Information Kiosk to learn Please respect the privacy of the landowner more about the process Carpenter and remain on the public roads. involved in building a Marysville world-class wind facility like Point the Wolfe Island Wind Farm, 96 When stopping on public roads, always as well as the long-term benefits of wind energy. be mindful of traffic around you. 3RD LINE RD Think of the environment 95 – please don’t litter. Grimshaw Ferry Bay to U . Alexandria S . Button Point A Bay . Reed’s Cedar Bay 95 D Point Cape Vincent, NY E Lake Ontario EVENSON LAN ST Long Point Big Sandy Tour Route Bay Wind Turbine Locations Bear Information Centre Point Ferry Dock D transalta.com/wolfeisland.
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