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179 MW and 61 turbines, generating enough clean, renewable energy to power 54,000 British Columbian homes
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Meikle Wind
Meikle Wind, located in the mountainous Peace Region, is the largest wind power facility in British Columbia. The facility was specially developed to capture the most energy from the surrounding ridgelines by accounting for varying wind speeds, wind shear, turbulence, and inflow angles.
Located on Provincial Crown Lands and within the traditional territory of Treaty 8 First Nations, Meikle Wind was designed and planned with input from the Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd and First Nations communities, whose involvement and support throughout development were fundamental to the project’s success.
The facility entered into commercial operations in January of 2017 as the largest wind facility in British Columbia, and sells 100% of its electrical output and environmental attributes under a power purchase agreement with BC Hydro.
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Economic Benefits
Meikle Wind will create economic benefits for the local region and British Columbia throughout its operational life. The facility supports the local economy by creating jobs and increasing demand for goods and services from local and regional businesses, including those owned by First Nations members.
In the Community
Meikle Wind is proud to support a diverse range of organizations and causes that make the communities of the District of Tumbler Ridge and Treaty 8 First Nations stronger, healthier, and more vibrant. We support educational causes in the region, including the world-class outdoor education centre at Gwilliam Lake, and our local elementary schools, high schools, and community colleges.
Meikle Wind is located within the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark, a UNESCO site recognized as having an internationally significant geological heritage. As an active Geopark member, we support programs that provide learning opportunities in science education for elementary students, wind energy, gardening and conservation, as well as Geo-Explorer programs.
If you have a cause you recommend we support let us know by submitting a sponsorship request.
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Environmental Benefits
The site is remote and often covered with snow year-round. This does not dissuade our wildlife visitors, including a family of five bears, moose, lynx, and plenty of deer. We consider the local animals to be extended family and have named the largest bear Maximus. During construction, workers made discovery of fossilized tracks of a rare dinosaur, which were donated to the Tumbler Ridge Museum.
Generating 179 megawatts of power from Meikle Wind instead of from coal contributes to cleaner air and conserves water resources
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Handouts and permit documents for Meikle Wind and links to resources to support and learn about the wind industry.
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