Northern Power Systems

Community PORTERS LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA

Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada

Atlantic Superstore: Now Stocking Wind Power

Located near the ocean, Porters Lake is a windy seaside hamlet that boasts a lake that is home to boating and fishing enthusiasts. It was an ideal first site for Loblaw to implement wind power with a turbine that was designed to fit neatly into community landscapes. With its low height profile, quiet operation, and best in class reliability—the Northern Power 100 is generating a quarter of the supermarket’s power needs without disturbing its environment or its residents.

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Results* Energy produced per year 593,000 kWh Percentage of electrical needs met 21.9% Electricity savings $201,000 per year Diesel fuel displaced 45,048 gallons Economics 5 year payback Carbon emissions offset 432 tons per year** *These are estimated results based on average wind speeds in a specific area. Wind speeds vary and therefore, actual results may vary. **C02 offset estimated by using EPA’s eGRID 2007

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