NB Power has selected CanREA member companies to develop four new wind energy projects
Fredericton, May 7, 2025— The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates three member companies for signing Power Purchase Agreements representing just over 450 MW of wind energy, as announced by NB Power today.
Each of these four new wind energy projects is being developed by First Nations communities, in partnership with CanREA members Eolectric, ABO Energy and Natural Forces. The projects, totalling 452 megawatts (MW) of new generation in New Brunswick, are expected to be in service in 2027/28.
“The partnership between First Nations communities and developers is a critical component of all these projects, which will help contribute to New Brunswick’s low-carbon future,” said Jean Habel, CanREA’s Senior Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
Specifically:
- CanREA Gigawatt member Eolectric was selected for a project providing 92 MW of capacity, the Astuwicuwon Wind Project, developed in partnership with the Sitansisk First Nation.
- CanREA Gigawatt Member, ABO Energy, was selected for a project with 60 MW of capacity, the Papoqji’jg Wind Project, developed in partnership with the Pabineau First Nation.
- CanREA Megawatt Member, Natural Forces, was selected for two projects with 300 MW of total capacity: the Salmon River Wind Project (200 MW, to be developed in partnership with Wolastoqey Resource Developments Inc., representing all six Wolastoqey communities), and the Paqt’smawei Sipu Wind Project (100 MW, which will be developed in partnership with the L’nui Menikuk First Nation (Indian Island) and Mi’gmaq United Investment Network).
“Wind power is an affordable, reliable, clean and quickly deployable electricity generation technology,” said Eddie Oldfield, CanREA’s Manager for Atlantic Canada. “CanREA will continue to work hard in Atlantic Canada to maximize the value of this tremendous energy resource.”
Quotes
“The partnership between First Nations communities and developers is a critical component of all these projects, which will help contribute to New Brunswick’s low-carbon future.”
—Jean Habel, Senior Director, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“Wind power is an affordable, reliable, clean and quickly deployable electricity generation technology. CanREA will continue to work hard in Atlantic Canada to maximize the value of this tremendous energy resource.”
—Eddie Oldfield, Manager, Atlantic Canada, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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