Tag Archive for: Wind

Nova East Wind

Nova East Wind Inc, a joint venture between DP Energy and SBM Offshore, was established to develop Canada’s first offshore wind farm. The proposed floating offshore wind farm project, with a generation capacity of 300-400 MW, would be located approximately 20-30km off Goldboro, Nova Scotia.

The project website can be found here.

Euston Wind Farm

DP Energy Australia originated and carried out significant early stage development activities for Euston Wind Farm (including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)).

Upon handover the proposed Euston Wind Farm consisted of:

  1. Up to 100 wind turbines exporting power to the National Electricity Market (NEM);
  2. Associated infrastructure such as roads, drainage, cabling and substations;
  3. Battery energy storage system(s) (BESS);
  4. Associated construction facilities; and
  5. Operations and maintenance facilities.

 

Throughout the course of development, DP Energy derisked and moved forward the project significantly including:

  1. Securing land agreements for both the project site and the grid connection route;
  2. Completing the Project Scoping Report and obtaining the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs);
  3. Conducting two years of Bird and Bat Utilisation Surveys (BBUS);
  4. Fostering strong positive social license for the project within the local community, including conducting multiple community sessions;
  5. Ongoing liaisons with a wide range of stakeholders including local community members, Council, and government departments;
  6. Consulted and engaged with local First Nations peoples to incorporate their feedback into the proposed design, ensuring their interests and values are respected and reflected; and
  7. Optimising the project to minimise environmental impacts.

 

DP partnered with a major Australian gentailer in order to participate in the South West Renewable Energy Zone Access Rights tender, seeking access to Project Energy Connect (the new transmission line being constructed in the area by Transgrid).

 

Following conclusion of the access rights tender, the gentailer partner has taken control of the project to build upon the strong foundation established by DP Energy and to take the project through to construction and operation.

 

Lyra Wind Farm

The proposed Lyra Wind Farm project is situated in the west of Ireland in Co. Mayo, approximately 7km southeast of Westport, and 2.2km southeast of Aghagower Village and 9.5km west of Ballintubber Village. The area under investigation is situated in the townlands of Cordarragh South, Corveagh Upper and Teevinish West. Much of the proposed turbine area is located at an elevation of between 100m and 200m above sea level.

This project is in the early stages of the development process. Consultation with key stakeholders, resource modelling, and site assessments have commenced.

Further details can be found at the project website here.

Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Farm

DP Energy Ltd is developing a 1GW floating offshore wind energy project located between the West Wales and South West coastline.

Site research and detailed studies have resulted in the identification of an area of interest. This site is being investigated by remote aerial surveys for marine mammal and bird activity.

DP Energy has started engagement with key stakeholders and is commencing wide consultation with all interested parties. Consultations will include the offshore area which is approximately 70km from the shore.

If you have any Gwynt Glas project related enquiries please email [email protected]. 

You can read more about the project on the project website here.

Latitude 52 Offshore Wind Farm

DP Energy Ireland is investigating the feasibility of developing a ~1GW offshore wind energy project off the east coast of Ireland, the Latitude 52 Offshore Wind Farm.

It is intended to carry out site investigations within the project area, potential export cable corridors and landfall areas to assess the site and associated seabed.

Clarus Offshore Wind Farm

Clarus Offshore Wind Farm is the name chosen for DP Energy and Iberdrola’s offshore wind farm off the coast of Counties Clare and Kerry.

Located off the West Coast of Ireland, the Clarus Offshore Wind Farm project will utilise Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) technology and upon completion, will have the potential capacity of up to 1 GW.

More information can be found on the project website here.

Shelmalere Offshore Wind Farm

Shelmalere Offshore Wind Farm is the name chosen for DP Energy and Iberdrola’s offshore wind farm off the coast of Counties Wicklow and Wexford.

Located off the East Coast of Ireland, the Shelmalere Offshore Windfarm project will utilise fixed bottom wind turbines and upon completion, will have the potential capacity of up to 1 GW.

More information can be found on the project website here.

Callide Wind Farm

DP Energy Australia is progressing the development of the Callide Wind Farm, a 430 MW wind energy project located approximately 22 km north-northeast of Biloela and 75 km west-southwest of Gladstone in Queensland. Since commencing early-stage development, the project has achieved a number of important milestones across planning, technical assessment, and approvals.

The proposed Callide Wind Farm includes:

  • Approximately 70 wind turbines, each rated up to 6.2 MW and with a maximum tip height of 250 m
  • On-site substations for electricity collection and export
  • Wind monitoring masts (temporary and permanent) for energy resource assessment
  • Internal access tracks and site drainage
  • Access via the Dawson Highway
  • Temporary construction facilities such as compounds and wash-down areas

 

The project has been designed with a 30-year operational lifespan, after which equipment will be decommissioned or upgraded, in line with evolving best practice and regulatory requirements.

 

Key approvals secured to date include:

  • Development Approval granted by the Queensland Government in September 2023
  • Approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) obtained in January 2025

 

DP Energy has undertaken detailed environmental and technical investigations to inform the project’s layout and ensure a responsible approach to development. This includes engagement with key government departments and local stakeholders to identify and manage site-specific constraints.

Further details can be found at the project website here.

Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park

Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park is the name chosen for DP Energy and Iberdrola’s offshore wind farm off the coast of Counties Cork and Waterford.

Located off the South Coast of Ireland, the Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park project will utilise Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) technology and upon completion, will have the potential capacity of up to 1 GW.

More information can be found on the project website here.

Bow Lake Wind Farm

The Bow Lake Wind Farm is located approximately 80km northwest of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, primarily on Crown lands. The site is in the Algoma district close to the eastern edge of Lake Superior and south of the Montreal river. It lies within the Batchewana First Nations (BFN) territory and the BFN know and refer to the Project as Chinodin Chigumi Nodin Kitagan.

The Bow Lake Wind Farm is one of the largest economic partnerships between a First Nation and a wind energy developer in Canada. The project was commissioned in 2015.

 

Project Summary
Consented Number of Turbines 36
Consented MW 58.3MW
 Commissioning Date 2015
 Current Owner Blue Earth Renewables Inc