Melancthon

The Melancthon wind facility is located near Shelburne, Ontario. It was Ontario’s first utility-scale wind facility and it is one of the largest wind projects in Canada, with 133 wind turbines producing 200 megawatts of power.

Phase I of the project began commercial operation in 2006, with Phase II beginning commercial operation in late 2008. The facility utilizes GE 1.5-megawatt turbines with 80-metre towers.

The Melancthon facility has the capacity to generate 545,000 megawatt-hours each year.

The 20-year Renewable Energy Supply contract with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) creates long-term pricing stability.

TransAlta owns and operates the Melancthon facility through its wholly owned subsidiary Canadian Hydro Developers.

Environmental highlights

The Melancthon wind facility has a UL ECOLOGO® Certification for Renewable Energy.