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Canada commits $100 million to advance Nova Scotia offshore wind
Canada’s federal government is committing $100 million to advance offshore wind in Nova Scotia and encourage private investment.
The funding is aimed at the province’s proposed Wind West project, which would generate electricity from offshore wind farms.
The first phase is estimated to cost about $60 billion and could produce five gigawatts of power as early as 2033.
The commitment includes $5 million for buoys to measure wind and ocean conditions, and $3 million for transmission modelling and underwater surveys.
Nova Scotia wants to expand its offshore wind plans beyond the province’s own needs, and Quebec and Massachusetts have shown interest in buying power.
The information will help prepare for bids planned for winter 2027, while the project’s first turbine areas are still being studied.
Canada plans to commit $100 million to support offshore wind development in Nova Scotia and attract private investment.
The funding is intended to advance projects such as the province’s Wind West plan.
The commitment is expected to include $5 million for buoys to measure wind speeds and ocean conditions.
A further $3 million is expected for transmission modelling and underwater surveys.
The first phase of Wind West is estimated to cost about $60 billion and could produce five gigawatts of power as early as 2033.
- Who
- The federal government, with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson expected to announce the commitment. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is also expected to attend.
- What
- A planned $100-million commitment to develop offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia, including funding for buoys, transmission modelling and surveys.
- When
- October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Why
- To support offshore wind development and attract private investment in projects such as Wind West.
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Tim Houston said Nova Scotia planned to increase its target for licensed offshore wind capacity from five gigawatts to 40 gigawatts.
Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator signalled it intended to study ocean areas that could host the first Wind West turbines.
The federal government was expected to announce a $100-million commitment in Halifax.
A call for bids is planned, with buoy data expected to inform prospective investors.
- Federal commitment
- $100 million
- Buoy deployment
- $5 million
- Transmission modelling and surveys
- $3 million
- Wind West first-phase estimated cost
- About $60 billion
- Potential first-phase output
- About five gigawatts as early as 2033
- Expanded provincial target
- 40 gigawatts
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