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SEAFORTHENERGY
Bigger isn’t always BetterHow small scale wind is helping communities in Nova Scotia
Mike MorrisPresident & CEO
Seaforth Energy Inc.Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Full Disclosure:
Seaforth Energy Inc.Nova Scotia’s only manufacturer of Wind Turbines
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Our FlagshipThe AOC 15/50 Wind Turbine
A simple design simplifies maintenance:• Proven - Many installations
have operated for more than 20 years.
• Hardy and adaptable• Safe - Four braking systems,
ensures safe operation
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InstallationsWorld-wide
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From St. Thomas, USVI to Sachs Harbour, NT
and from Wales, AK to Pokur, Siberia
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Opportunity in Nova Scotia
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NS has a great wind resource
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COMFIT re-cap
• The NS COMFIT program identifies the following eligible entities:– Municipalities– First Nations– Not-for-profit groups– Co-Operatives– Community Economic Development Investment Funds– Universities
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“Community Scale Wind”
• Larger than residential => 50kW turbines• Generally 1-5 turbines– Sometimes small turbines– Sometimes very large turbines
• Connected to Utility owned Distribution networks• Diverse ownership or stakeholder-ship• Key players usually not energy sector professionals
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Why “Community Wind”?The benefits
• Drives community engagement• Benefits as a community:– Reduced greenhouse gas emissions– Local jobs and local suppliers Local cash flow and
local expertise– Tourism opportunities– Lease payments for land use
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Why “Community Wind”?The benefits
• Benefits as an owner:– Revenue from sale of electricity– Reduced utility bills– Tax incentives– Renewable energy credits / offsets
• Favourable Wind Tariff rates:– Wind turbines <=50kWh = $0.499/kWh– Wind turbines >=50kWh = $0.131/kWh
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Reward!!AOC 15/50 Deal Economics
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The AOC 15/50
Installed cost $333,460
20 Year service cost $90,000
Component replacements $40,000
Interest (50% debt financed at @8%) $80,000
Total projected life cycle cost $543,460
20 Year output (kWh) at 23% capacity factor 2,020,000 kWh
COMFIT Small Wind Rate $0.499/kWh
Total projected revenue $1,007,980
EBIT $464,040
Invest ~$400K and receive ~$40-50K/year
for 20 years
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Seaforth Energy Confidential
Who’s doing it?
2023-04-12 11
Completed Installations
In Planning or Approved
Cherubini MetalworksMaritime Demolition
Guysborough
Guysborough
Eskasoni
NewGlasgow#1
CountyPictou
Town of Amherst
Amherst RCMP
Joggins
Valley Waste Mgmt
U Ste. Anne #2
U Ste. Anne #1
Muni Shelburne
Northumberland WF
CCWF
Under Construction
Cumberland
Waycobah
NewGlasgow#2
Bear River
Antigonish Mulgrave
Yarmouth
Celtic/Port Hood
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Why do this?
Social, Environmental & Efficiency Benefits …. … but …
Most “Community Operators” are interested in the annuity cash flow
… therefore …You’re running a business to generate cash … and probably profit!
Some people love the idea of RECEIVING a cheque from Nova Scotia Power Inc.
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Advice to Communities
• Get on board and do a project• Create excitement about your project• Explain how your organization works and the
various roles played by each stakeholder, …. And how each benefits
• There will be Detractors and Objectors– Have a plan to address these key players
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SEAFORTHENERGY
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