Finavera

Finavera Renewables has focused its Canadian wind activities in three regions: the Peace and Cascades regions of British Columbia, and Alberta. All areas have a historically strong wind resource, making them extremely attractive for wind development.

In the Peace Region, Finavera Renewables has received twelve Crown land permit approvals. Approvals have also been granted for several Licenses of Occupation for the purpose of installing meteorological towers. Tower installation is complete at five sites, and data collection and analysis will continue until the fall of 2007.

In the Cascades Region, Finavera Renewables has received Investigative Use Permits for three sites.  

In Aberta, Finavera Renewables has purchased the 150 MW Three Hills Wind Power Project. The project consists of two 75 MW phases of wind power over 16,000 acres of land. The first phase, Ghost Pine, has received a grid connection offer from AESO under Alberta's self-imposed 900 MW energy cap: the project is fifth on the list of firm capacity offered by AESO. Ghost Pine is at an advanced stage with construction planned to start in 2008 and commercial operations envisaged to commence in 2009.

Environmental consultants have been engaged to lead the projects through the provincial Environmental Assessment process. This process will address social, economic, and environmental issues. It will also address the concerns of local, provincial, and federal government agencies, along with First Nations and the public.