- Emplacement Canada
- Énergie Énergie éolienne
- Client BC Hydro
- État En développement
- Mise en exploitation 2031
- Expiration de CAÉ 2061
- Puissance installée brute 160
- Participation Innergex (%) 49
The K2 Wind Project is a proposed renewable energy development located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, developed through a collaboration between Westbank First Nation (WFN) and Innergex. Designed to generate clean, reliable electricity while respecting the land and community values, the project represents a meaningful opportunity to support long-term sustainability, local prosperity, and climate action.
The project was successfully selected through BC Hydro’s 2024 Call for Power, and an Electricity Purchase Agreement was signed in December 2024, marking an important milestone in its development. Once operational, K2 Wind is expected to generate up to 159.6 megawatts of renewable electricity, enough to power approximately 40,000 British Columbia homes annually.
The proposed development would include up to 28 wind turbines, along with supporting infrastructure such as an electrical substation, maintenance facilities, and access roads. The project is strategically located in an area with a strong wind resource and existing transmission capacity, allowing it to efficiently connect to the provincial grid while minimizing new infrastructure. Subject to approvals and continued collaboration, construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2029, with commercial operations targeted by 2031 and an operating life of approximately 30 years.
Through partnership, careful planning, and open dialogue, the K2 Wind Project aims to deliver clean energy while creating shared benefits for the community, supporting reconciliation, and contributing to a more sustainable energy future for British Columbia.
Autres informations
- Approximately 25-30 turbines, each ~5.5 MW
- Targeting 159.6 MW
- Construction to begin in late 2029
- Operations to begin in fall 2031
- 30 year operating lifespan
Respect for the land and its long history of use is central to the K2 Wind Project. Extensive environmental, archaeological, technical, and socio-economic studies are underway to inform project design and ensure potential effects are carefully understood and addressed. These studies include wildlife, vegetation, birds and bats, aquatic habitats, terrain and soils, wind resources, and archaeology, with Indigenous Knowledge and participation playing a key role throughout the process. We welcome your feedback and comments on the studies.
The K2 Wind Project is expected to create meaningful employment opportunities during both construction and long-term operations. At peak construction, the project is anticipated to support approximately 150 construction-related jobs, providing work across a range of skilled trades and services. Once operational, the project would create around 10 permanent, full-time positions to support ongoing operations and maintenance. In addition, the project is expected to generate ancillary employment opportunities through services such as road maintenance, vegetation management, and other local support activities, helping to contribute to lasting economic benefits in the region.
Project e-mail address: K2WindRidgeProject@innergex.com