Windpower

Ontario’s wind resources can be used to generate renewable energy.

MNR’s wind power policy and the wind power site application process guide the development of wind power projects  on Crown land. Environmental assessment and other approval requirements, such as the Application Review and Land Disposition Policy, help to ensure that Ontario's wind power resources are developed in an ecologically sustainable manner.
For those interested in developing wind power on Crown land, the renewable energy extranet site provides resources and current information about when to submit site applications.

Ontario Wind Resource Atlas

The Ontario Wind Resource Atlas gives Ontarian's the ability to electronically view specific wind speeds and associated wind energy anywhere in the province. The purpose of the wind resource atlas is to help guide interested parties in wind energy development.

The mapping project, which began in November 2004, shows wind speeds and power densities at five different heights above ground level: 10m, 30m, 50m, 80m, and 100m.

Maps available for your immediate viewing and downloading.

• General wind resource maps with choice of wind height and location (north east, north west, the whole province etc)
• Seasonal wind maps - created at 80 m above ground level (agl) and 30 m agl for each of the four seasons.