Samsung Renewable Energy and Pattern Energy Group completed the construction of 180 megawatt (MW) Armow Wind power facility in Ontario.
Armow Wind is expected to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 70,000 homes each year in Ontario.
For Samsung Renewable Energy, Armow Wind power facility is fourth wind project under its Green Energy Investment Agreement with the government of Ontario.
Steve Cho, vice president, Samsung C&T, said: “Armow Wind created more than 350 jobs during peak construction and supported over 750 workers from our Ontario manufacturing facilities.”
“Armow Wind is a project that produces clean, renewable energy and that was built by Ontario workers with Ontario-made wind turbine components,” said Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern Development.
Armow Wind provided jobs for more than 350 Ontario workers during peak construction activity with an average of 200 workers on-site throughout the construction process. 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.
David Hickey, vice president, Wind Power and Renewables, Siemens Canada, said: “With locally produced steel, towers and blades, Armow Wind is another great example of the positive economic impact the wind power industry has on the Province of Ontario and is a progressive step towards environmental sustainability.”
Armow Wind is bringing more than $75 million over 20 years in property taxes, landowner lease royalties and community benefits to the Kincardine community.
Armow Wind committed $13.6 million to the Municipality of Kincardine as part of a Community Benefit Program, which supports education and other initiatives, including a contribution of $1 million to the Kincardine Airport to improve local operations.
The Armow Wind power facility operates under a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).