Investing in Wind and the Communities Behind It

Nova Scotia has a long history of harnessing the wind. From sails on schooners to the modern turbines now dotting our ridgelines, wind has always been part of our story—both as a natural force and, more recently, as a source of renewable energy.

Today, wind power accounts for a growing share of the province’s electricity mix, with dozens of projects contributing to Nova Scotia’s shift toward a low-carbon future. And while the technology has advanced dramatically, one thing remains just as important as ever: community.

At Scotian Wind Inc., we don’t build or operate wind turbines ourselves—but we help make them possible. As a Nova Scotia-based investor and limited partner in 12 community-scale wind projects, our role is to support clean energy generation in a way that is financially sustainable and locally rooted.

These projects—developed and operated by SWEB Development LP and maintained by Vestas—generate over 144,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity each year, enough to power more than 14,000 homes. Together, they offset over 32,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually. But the impact goes beyond energy statistics.

Each of our projects returns 1% of gross annual revenue directly to the communities where they operate—supporting local nonprofits, school programs, scholarships, recreation facilities, and more. These contributions are small in scale but large in meaning. They represent a long-term, stable funding stream for communities that have welcomed wind energy as part of their landscape.

As one partner put it:

“When we pass your wind turbine along the Trans Canada Highway, we always say ‘thank you, Scotian Wind’—for your generous annual contributions to our community.”
— Doug MacEachern, Baddeck Lions Club

We believe this model—shared ownership, local benefit, and long-term reliability—is one worth protecting and expanding. It proves that renewable energy can serve both economic and social goals, especially in rural areas where opportunities for long-term investment and infrastructure are needed most.

Looking ahead, the role of wind in Nova Scotia will only grow. As the province pushes further toward net-zero targets and considers options to replace aging power infrastructure, wind energy stands out as a proven, scalable solution. With the right policies, partnerships, and capital models, community-scale wind projects can continue to play a central role—not just in powering the grid, but in supporting the people connected to it.

At Scotian Wind, our mission is simple: invest in wind power to make a better world. And for us, that always begins with the people who live closest to the projects we support.

Because the future of energy isn’t just renewable—it’s local.