Armow Wind

Armow Wind is located in the Municipality of Kincardine in Ontario, Canada. At its northern latitude, it is no surprise that the area experiences intense winters and high snows. These conditions are quickly turned to the local community’s advantage with a well-maintained network of snowmobile trails.

Pattern Canada, in partnership with Samsung Renewable Energy, is proud to be part of the Municipality of Kincardine. The Armow Wind Facility is an investment in the region that is creating many economic benefits, including jobs and substantial growth in the tax base. The wind facility commenced commercial operations in December 2015.

Size & Capacity

91 Ontario-made Siemens turbines generate clean, renewable energy equal to the needs of 70,000 Ontario homes, via the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator.

Local Investment

$10 million dollars over 20 years, benefiting Bruce County, the Municipality of Kincardine and local school boards

Sustainability

Armow Wind annually offsets the CO2 equivalent of 116,900 cars, and conserves enough water to supply 16,700 people

Ontario Made

Towers for the 91 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines were made in Windsor and the 273 blades were manufactured in Tillsonburg by more than 750 Ontario workers.

Project Location

Economic Benefits

AMEC Black & McDonald managed project construction, which was completed in December of 2015. Approximately 350 workers were on-site during peak activity, with an average of 200 throughout construction. Local workers and subcontractors were involved to the greatest extent possible in all aspects of construction – from building access roads and turbine foundations to assembling and installing turbine components. A talented team of 15 full-time employees operates and maintains the facility, in addition to the use of local contractors.

In the Community

The facility is expected to contribute an estimated $10 million dollars in payments over 20 years, benefiting Bruce County, the Municipality of Kincardine and local school boards.

Armow Wind committed $13.6 million to the Municipality of Kincardine as part of the Armow Wind Project Community Benefit Program, which included a $1 million contribution to the Kincardine Airport Improvement Project. True to our Canadian interests, we also sponsor local junior and minor hockey teams as well as many other causes.

We Proudly Support

Bluewater Snowmobile Club

Kincardine Bulldogs Jr.C Hockey Club

Paisley Agricultural Society

Tiverton & District Lions Club

Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey

Huron Shores Hospice

Ripley Agricultural Society

Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Environmental Benefits

In 2002, the Province committed to phasing out coal-fired generation, and the development of wind energy helped Ontario meet that goal in 2014. We’re proud to be part of that commitment.

Compared to coal-fired generation, Armow Wind annually offsets the CO2 equivalent of 116,900 cars, and conserves enough water to supply 16,700 people. The facility sits on agricultural land and is dotted with ponds and pastures for grazing sheep and cattle. Following project construction, we planted more than 200 native trees throughout the project area.

Project Documents & Resources

Handouts and permit documents for Armow Wind and links to resources to support and learn about the wind industry.

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Partners

Pattern Canada

Pattern Canada is dedicated to the production of clean, renewable energy – by Canadians and for Canadians.

As the country’s largest operator of wind power with more than 1,800 MW of installed capacity, our team has brought nine wind facilities to operation across four provinces, including the largest First Nation wind project in the country.

We are proud of our coast-to-coast Canadian roots and the results of our work in the country over the past decade. We look forward to providing lasting benefits to the communities, families, and workers involved in all of our existing and future renewable energy facilities.

Samsung Renewable Energy Inc.

Samsung Renewable Energy (Samsung) is creating clean, renewable energy for generations to come. Together with its partners, Samsung is making a $5-billion investment in Ontario. Our investment has created 900 direct renewable energy manufacturing jobs and 9,000 high-skilled jobs in the Province. Built on Samsung C&T’s commercial and technical expertise, and the success of its renewable energy projects in other countries, Samsung is creating real jobs, through real investment, benefiting real people.