EverWind Fuels, a leading green hydrogen project in Canada, has made a significant move by acquiring three wind farm development projects in Nova Scotia.
This purchase represents a private investment of $1 billion in renewable energy generation, supporting the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in Phase 1 of EverWind’s ambitious project. The wind farms, in partnership with Membertou, are expected to create jobs, contribute to Nova Scotia’s renewable energy targets, and establish Canada as a prominent player in the green hydrogen economy.
The primary goal of EverWind’s acquisition of wind farms is to increase renewable energy capacity in Nova Scotia, aligning with the province’s target of achieving 80% renewable energy sales by 2030. With a private investment of $1 billion, the project will create approximately 650 construction jobs and 30 full-time positions. It will also support Nova Scotia’s energy transition by providing flexible power to the grid and facilitating the development of EverWind’s green hydrogen and ammonia production facility.
EverWind has partnered with Renewable Energy Systems Ltd. (RES), a global leader in renewable power development, to build and develop the wind farms. RES brings extensive experience in wind farm development and has a successful track record in Nova Scotia. Additionally, Black & Veatch, a renowned engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, will collaborate with EverWind to construct the green hydrogen and ammonia plant. Black & Veatch’s expertise in hydrogen and ammonia projects positions them well to support the development of North America’s first large-scale green ammonia production facility.
The wind farm projects will significantly increase wind-generated electricity in Nova Scotia and contribute to meeting the province’s renewable energy sales target. Any surplus green power from EverWind’s operations can be supplied to Nova Scotia Power, benefiting customers and leveraging the Canadian Government Investment Tax Credit for renewable generation. EverWind’s intermittent renewable energy sources will be supplemented by solar power, further enhancing grid flexibility. In Phase 2, EverWind plans to lease additional land for wind projects, demonstrating its commitment to scaling up green hydrogen production and contributing to a resilient energy grid.
EverWind’s Phase 1 production will rely entirely on newly built renewable energy sources. The wind farms will transmit electricity to EverWind’s Point Tupper facility through Nova Scotia’s power grid. The company is also acquiring land for solar power installations to augment production and grid flexibility. The project’s intermittent nature will be managed using PEM electrolyzers, allowing for rapid adjustment of hydrogen production based on variable green energy inputs. EverWind aims to generate 2,500,000 MWh of power, which can produce over 200,000 tonnes of ammonia. Additionally, the company is committed to obtaining independent verification to ensure compliance with international standards, including European RFNBO criteria.
