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July 2, 2009
Wind farm begins operations near Kingston, Ontario
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Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. says its 197.8 MW Wolfe Island wind facility has begun commercial operation.
The second-largest wind facility of its kind in Canada, the Wolfe Island project was completed on schedule, with a total capital cost of approximately $478 million.
Wolfe Island, located near Kingston, is expected to generate approximately 594 GWh annually of renewable energy. Wolfe Island has a 20-year renewable energy supply contract with the Ontario Power Authority for the purchase of electricity and renewable energy certificates.
Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. is a diversified developer, owner, and operator of 21 renewable energy generation facilities in Canada totalling net 694 MW of capacity in operation, with 185 MW in and nearing construction.
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