A renewable energy company is proposing a wind power project to be located 21 kilometres northeast of Tumbler Ridge.
The proposed Hourglass Wind Energy Centre could generate between 200 and 250 megawatts of renewable electrical power. It would include 32 to 45 wind turbines, enough to power up to 48,000 Canadian homes.
“The Hourglass Wind Energy Centre will produce clean energy, create local jobs and make economic investments in the Peace Region,” Invenergy said.
The project is planned for an area off Highway 52 near Hourglass Road. “The location was picked due to the strong and reliable wind resource in the Peace region and the site’s constructability,” said Invenergy spokesperson Pamela Bishop-Byers.
The company said the project has passed the preliminary studies and land assessment phase and is now entering the site characterization and permitting phase.
“During this phase, Invenergy continues environmental surveys, submits municipal, provincial and federal applications, and continues engaging with community members and all relevant officials,” the company said.
Invenergy plans to submit the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre into BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power.
If selected, Invenergy would be awarded an Electricity Purchases Agreement (EPA). The project would then require review and approval from the BC Energy Regulator. Invenergy expects the centre to begin operations in 2030.
