The companies also signed of a Memorandum of Understanding providing the potential for collaborations with native people the T'Sou -ke .
These projects present a unique opportunity to expand its power generation capacity on the island of Vancouver, which only generates a third of its energy demand in the area.
"We are excited by the potential of this project in British Columbia," said Gabriel Alonso , CEO of EDP Renewables North America LLC, adding that "thanks to the increased efficiency of modern turbines , this project from the beginning compete with other proposals of large-scale energy development in the province, such as Site C'.
With a capacity of 300 MW, these projects may attract a potential investment of between $600 million and $750 million, and encourage the creation of hundreds of jobs in Vancouver Island, as well as training in new skills and services.
"These clean energy projects represent a significant investment on the island of Vancouver , said Brian Frank , president and CEO of TimberWest. We have before us a great opportunity to develop wind energy in our private grounds, close to where the energy is needed. "
TimberWest has a long history in the field of sustainable land management and is characterized by its commitment to the communities of Vancouver Island.
"The wind projects to be developed in these areas are to complement the current forest landscape management, which has a history of a century in the exploitation of renewable forest resources," Frank said.
Gordon Planes, leader of the First Nation of Canada T'Sou -ke , whose traditional territory lies within the range of wind project , said: "We are looking forward to working with TimberWest , EDPR Canada and other Canadian First Nations to check that wind projects are developed respectful of First Nations peoples and their culture, aspirations and interests".
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