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Benjamins Mills Wind Farm

Project Overview

The Benjamins Mills Wind Farm is located in West Hants, Nova Scotia, approximately 14 kms southwest of Windsor. The project consists of 8 wind turbines, which will generate approximately 34 megawatts of electricity. The project is developed under the Renewable Benefit Program (RBP) through a partnership with Natural Forces.

For this project, WMA is Partnered With:

Related Media

CBC | New wind farms nearing completion will nudge N.S. closer to renewable energy goal

Project Updates

Fall, 2025

Between the start of the summer of 2025 until the start of October, much project progress has been made. Completed milestones include the delivery of the turbines to the project site, installation and energizing of the Substation Transformer, and erection of all turbines. Civil works including site roads, crane pads and substation work are mostly completed.

Image Description: Top - T1 turbine fully erected working on internal cabling.
Image Description:  Bottom - Substation completed, in process of energization and commissioning turbines 

Spring, 2025

All environmental and municipal permits have been obtained. Rightsholder and stakeholder consultation is ongoing throughout the lifetime of the project. Phase 1 construction is ongoing, but has been paused for wind turbine component deliveries until the Spring, depending on weather conditions. Commercial operations are still anticipated for the end of 2025.