RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has commenced construction on the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in Nova Scotia, marking its first project in the province. Developed for Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. (PHPW), the wind farm will have a total capacity of 168 MW, making it the largest in Nova Scotia and Maritime Canada.
Equipped with 24 Nordex 163 7.0 MW turbines, the project will feature advanced cold-climate technology with anti-icing systems, making them the most powerful wind turbines currently installed in North America. Once operational, the wind farm will supply zero-emission electricity to support Nova Scotia’s power grid, including Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP), covering roughly 60% of PHP’s demand and up to 25% of the province’s peak power load.
Beyond clean energy, the project will cut over 350,000 tons of GHG emissions annually, equivalent to 2.4% of Nova Scotia’s 2021 total emissions. It is also set to boost local employment, creating 150 construction jobs and up to five permanent roles. Further strengthening Indigenous participation in renewable energy, 13 Mi’kmaw First Nations will hold a 10% equity stake in the project through Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd.
“This transformative project demonstrates RES’ capability in delivering clean energy solutions to industrial power users, reducing costs and carbon emissions,” said RES Senior Vice President Peter Clibbon.
Expected to be operational by 2026, the $450 million project represents a major step in Nova Scotia’s clean energy transition, reinforcing PHP’s commitment to sustainability and Canada’s broader climate goals.
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