Located near Grand Bend, Ontario, the 100MW wind power project is a 50/50 partnership between Northland and Giiwedin Noodin FN Energy, which was launched to hold the equity interest of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation) in the project.
The project will comprise 40 Siemens 3MW 113 turbines and is planned to be commissioned in the first half of 2016.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Chris Plain said: "The Grand Bend project will allow us to utilize our traditional territories in a way that is in alignment with our values and philosophy, by contributing to a more sustainable future for our community and the province as a whole."
Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation) chief Daniel Miskokomon said: "Together, we can deliver a high quality project that will provide ongoing benefits, enabling our collective success and growth, both today and for generations to come."
The Independent Electricity System Operator (formerly the Ontario Power Authority) has been awarded the Grand Bend a 20-year contract under Ontario’s Feed-in-Tariff scheme for renewable energy.
Northland CEO John Brace said: "Once complete, this project will provide strong returns, from both an economic and environmental perspective."
