NaiKun Offshore Wind Farm

NaiKun

396 MW

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Whose Turbines are Generating?

1. Siemens Wind Power A/S (Siemens AG) - 1522.00 MW

2. Vestas Offshore A/S (Vestas Wind Systems A/S) - 1404.12 MW

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Developer	NaiKun Wind Development Inc
Owner	ENMAX Corporation	ENMAX Green Power acquire 50% ownership stake of phase 1 Percentage: Subscribe

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Wind Farm Name	NaiKun
Country	Canada
Region	British Columbia
SeaName	Pacific Ocean
Centre Latitude	53.929°
Centre Longitude	-131.478°
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Development Status	Consent Authorised
Comments on the Status	The provincial utility has not considered the project for a power contract possibly delaying the project. Environmental assessment in progress. Haida nation divided over wind power development. Given its development status, construction could begin within two years of the award of an electricity purchase agreement.
Status Documentation
Capacity	396 MW
Turbine Capacity	3.6 MW
Number of Turbines	110
Turbine Model	SWT-3.6-107 (Siemens)
10 Year Mean Wind Speed (2000-2009)	Available online now
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Rotor Diameter	107 m
Total Turbine Height	133.5 m
Hub Height	80 m
Other comments	Phase one consists of 110 turbines with 396 MW capacity. Future phases may take capacity to 1750 MW
Foundation	Not Decided
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Area	98 km²
Water Depth Min (Chart Datum)	7 m
Water Depth Max (Chart Datum)	20 m
Depth range stated by developer
Distance From Shore (reported)	9 km
Distance From Shore (computed from wind farm centre)	15.3 km
Export Cable Length
Infield Cable Length
Estimated Infield Cable Length	This information is available in the purchased database - please enquire.
Export Cable Capacity	200 kV
Infield Cable Capacity	33 kV
Number of Export Cables
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Cable Landing Point	Prince Rupert
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Estimated Capital Cost (CapEx)	This information is available in the purchased database - please enquire.
Stated Project Cost	CAD(mill) 2000.00
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Port For Ops and Maintenance
Number of homes powered annually:	221,423 homes
CO2 Reduced Per Year	447,496 tonnes
SO2 Reduced Per Year	10,407 tonnes
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Events on NaiKun

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Installation - Offshore Construction Starts

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04-Jan-2012

Planning - Other Approval

Haida Nation vote 505-181 against entering into business partnership with Naikun Wind. Project deemed as representing unacceptable financial risk and impacts on birds.

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09-Dec-2011

Planning - Other Approval

The Council of the Haida Nation is holding a vote to see whether people want to enter into a business partnership with NaiKun Wind Energy Group

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17-Mar-2011

Planning - Other Approval

The project has received a federal screening decision which confirms that the project will have no significant environmental, social or health effects. This means that federal agencies can now issue the required and operating permits.

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31-Mar-2010

Planning - Financing Agreement

BC Hydro remove Naikun Wind's project from consideration for a Power Purchase agreement

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10-Dec-2009

Planning - Site Investigation

The Environmental Assessment Certificate was issued. There are 100 conditions that must be implemented throughout the project.

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May-2009

Planning - Consent Application Submitted

Submission of application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate

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2002

PrePlanning - Feasibility Study

Project initiated

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Date	Problem	Category
15-Dec-10	Corporate Restructuring at NaiKun
31-Mar-10	BC Hydro remove Naikun from consideration for Power Purchase agreement
01-Nov-09	Haida divided over wind power development

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	Added: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:26:00 GMT
	The proposed windfarm is an environmental disaster no matter how you look at it. In the middle of one of the best Dungeness Crab Bed on the Pacific, in the middle of the Pacific Migratory Flyway and with a huge generating station built out there with ensuing oil leaks and dirt. Not a good idea
	Margo Hearne

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