The Erie Shores Wind Farm consists of 66*** General Electric SLE1.5 wind turbines/generators. The electrical energy generated by the wind turbines is collected and delivered by 34.5kV collection lines, which ultimately deliver the power to the Port Burwell substation. At the substation, the voltage is increased to 115 kV for delivery to the Ontario transmission grid.
Start of Operations:
2006
Ownership Interest:
100%
Size:
99 MW
Availability*:
95.0%
Power Purchase Agreement Expiry:
2026
Customer:
Ontario Power Authority
Other Contracts:
General Electric Canada provides a four-year, fixed cost operation and maintenance program
*In the year ended December 31, 2008
**As of April 2, 2009
***One of the wind turbines is owned by a local landowner. Erie Shores maintains operational and managerial control of this wind turbine.
