GDF Suez and International Power have secured a new PPA for two 99 MW wind farms in Ontario, Canada.
GDF SUEZ and International Power (70% owned by GDF SUEZ) are pleased to announce further progress in developing wind energy in Canada with new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) secured for two 99MW wind farms in Ontario and the start of construction of Cape Scott 1, a 99MW wind development in British Columbia.
IPR-GDF SUEZ North America has secured 20-year PPAs with the Ontario Power Authority for all of the output from the 99 MW Erieau and 99 MW East Lake St. Clair wind projects. Each project is estimated to cost approximately C$300 million with commissioning of both facilities expected in 2013.
In addition, construction will shortly commence at Cape Scott 1, a 99-MW wind farm with a 20-year contract with British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. The project is estimated to cost C$300 million and is anticipated to be in operation in 2013.
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