West Bay Wind Project

ABO Energy recently completed a sale of the Project to Northland Power Inc., a Canadian-owned power producer with nearly 40 years of experience financing, constructing, owning, and operating renewable and conventional energy infrastructure projects worldwide.

While ownership of the project is changing, our commitment to ensuring a successful project and a smooth transition remains the same. Northland Power looks forward to meeting community members and sharing more about the project at an open house:

Wednesday, October 21
2pm – 7pm
Parrsboro Lions Club, 210 King Street, Parrsboro

ABO Energy will continue to support Northland Power in this transition over the coming months.

Project Updates:  

• The proposed West Bay Wind Project will be submitted to Nova Scotia’s Green Choice Program Procurement in January 2027. Successful projects are expected to be announced in May 2027. Learn more at nova-scotia-gcp.com.
• If selected and approved, the project would be built in Cumberland County near West Bay and Kirkhill, outside Parrsboro.
• Following an Environmental Assessment and other regulatory approvals, and ongoing Indigenous and community engagement, the project could begin construction in 2028 and be in-service by late 2030.
• The project is expected to generate up to 150 megawatts of clean, renewable electricity using up to 26 wind turbines, helping power homes and businesses across Nova Scotia.
• You can view the general Proposed Project Area our October 2026 mailout here.

Why Is ABO Energy Transitioning the Project to Northland Power?

• ABO Energy specializes in identifying and advancing renewable energy projects through the early development stages.
• As projects mature, it is common practice to partner with, or transition them to, experienced long-term owners and operators who can provide the financing, construction expertise, and operational resources needed to bring them to completion.
• Northland Power is well positioned to take on the next phases of development, construction and long-term operation.

Who is Northland Power?

• Northland Power is a Canadian energy company headquartered in Toronto. They were founded in 1987 as one of Canada’s first independent power producers and have grown into a global energy provider with a strong track record of developing, owning and operating high‑quality renewable and conventional energy assets.
• Northland Power has over 1,000 employees globally, 3.6 GW of projects in operation and another 2.4 GW in construction.
• Northland Power is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and has an investment grade BBB credit rating.

What Happens Next?

• The project remains well positioned to move forward, subject to a successful outcome in Nova Scotia's Green Choice Program and the completion of applicable regulatory, environmental assessment, and permitting requirements.
• The project is expected to be submitted to the Green Choice Program by the January 14, 2027, application deadline, with results anticipated in May 2027. If selected, construction could begin in 2028, with the project becoming operational by late 2030.

In the meantime, the ABO Energy team remains available during this transition. If you have any questions, please contact:

Heidi Kirby, Communications & Engagement Lead, ABO Energy Canada
1-902-329-9907 | Heidi.kirby@aboenergy.com

We are also pleased to introduce your primary contact at Northland Power moving forward:

Darren Carl - Director, Project Development, Northland Power
1-416-988-9198 | darren.carl@northlandpower.com

The Project welcomes your feedback. Consider joining the Community Liaison Committee, filling out the feedback survey or getting in touch with any questions.

Nova Scotia is seeking additional renewable energy through the Green Choice Program Procurement, a competitive process for onshore wind projects. Information on the procurement process and timeline is available at www.nova-scotia-gcp.com. 

Power Advisory LLC has been retained by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy to administer the procurement for renewable energy projects targeted to be in service by the end of 2030.

The following project proposal located in Cumberland County is expected to be submitted by January 14, 2027, the proposal deadline: West Bay Wind (to be submitted by West Bay Wind Inc.)

Updated project information and opportunities for community engagement and feedback will be shared with local communities in the near future.

We are pleased to share that development of the proposed West Bay Wind Project in Cumberland County continues to move forward. This onshore wind project is in its early planning stages and has several key steps ahead. Here are some recent updates we’d like to share:

Upcoming Provincial Onshore Wind Procurement

Nova Scotia continues to require additional renewable energy and procures onshore wind through a competitive process known as the Green Choice Program. To advance toward construction and operation, projects must be successful in this procurement, alongside meeting other regulatory requirements.

The Green Choice Program website is now live, which provides a general expected timeline for the 2026 procurement: www.nova-scotia-gcp.com. Power Advisory LLC has been engaged by the NS Department of Energy to administer this procurement.

What this Means for the Project

We anticipate the Project will be submitted into the upcoming Green Choice Program procurement per their current deadline in early 2027. The Project is being advanced through a collaborative approach that includes an investor and First Nations partner(s).

While timelines remain subject to change, view the expected schedule of the procurement here.

Community and First Nations engagement will continue throughout this process, including future open houses, mailouts, and opportunities for feedback.

Project Community Liaison Committee (CLC)

Thank you for those who have expressed interest in joining the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) – we will be in touch when we are looking to plan our first meeting this year. We’re still welcoming additional volunteers to share input, community perspectives, and guidance to help shape the Project. Once up and running, the CLC will meet regularly to discuss project plans, identify issues, and explore solutions.

We appreciate your interest in the Project and value your input as development progresses. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, would like to inquire about our CLC, or to share feedback.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 8, 2025, at the Parrsboro Band Hall for our first community information session about the West Bay Wind Project. Nearly 50 people attended, exploring project maps and display boards, speaking with our team, asking great questions, and offering valuable local insights.

Click here to view our Information Session map and posterboards >

Click here for a summary of What We Heard and responses to Frequently Asked Questions from our first Information Session >

The project is still in the early planning stages. Ahead of us are several key steps, including:

• Ongoing environmental and technical studies
• Continued engagement with the local community and NS Mi’kmaq
• Submitting the Project into the Province’s next renewable competitive procurement process
• Completing an Environmental Assessment registration and additional regulatory approvals

We’re committed to keeping you informed and involved as the Project moves forward. Your input plays an important role in shaping the future of the project.

Please join us for the first public information session for the West Bay Wind Project to learn more and share your feedback with us:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025: 4pm – 7pm (drop-in anytime during these hours)
The Hall (Parrsboro Band Hall)
44 King Street, Parrsboro

Refreshments will be provided. If you have questions about the project or the open house, please contact heidi.kirby@aboenergy.com or call +1-902-329-9907.