Wind Farms

Greenwind Power Corp's primary focus is the development of grid based wind farms in Southwest Alberta, the location of one of the strongest and steadiest wind regimes found anywhere in the world.

ALBERTA, CANADA

The Pincher Creek and surrounding area of southern Alberta provide wind resources at capacity factors far in excess of other areas in North America, and is emerging as Canada's hotspot for economically viable wind energy development.

Having confirmed with their own independent research that the wind resources in southern Alberta provide for economically viable wind farms, Greenwind has secured a total or partial working interest in the following projects to develop between 500 MW and 1,500 MW of renewable energy. This portfolio of projects effectively seals the company's development rights to meet its targeted objectives, and ensures the company's steady path.

The following provides a brief overview of Greenwind's selected projects in Canada.

Prairie Home:

The first project, planned and developed to the pre-construction phase is a proposed 60 MW wind power electrical generation plant at the Prairie Home Hutterian Brethren Colony ("PH"). The first order has been placed with Enercon to provide the delivery of E73 2.3MW turbines for the commencement of phase 1. Wind data for the past three years has shown the average annual wind speed to be about 19 kph at 10 meters above ground and at 27 kph (7.5m/sec) at 50 meters above ground. The estimated wind capacity is about 35%, which will generate an average electricity production output of slightly under 200 GWh per year. Greenwind Power Corp owns a 5% interest in the PH wind farm.

Naturener Southridge Energy Inc.:

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(Formerly Hucik Ridge Wind Farm)
Located in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek, the proposed Naturener Southridge Energy Wind Farm project covers 3200 acres with an energy capacity of 100 MW. The property lies 10 kilometers northwest of the Pincher Creek Airport, a crucial meteorological hub which could prove invaluable to wind farm development.

Three years of wind data collected at the property demonstrate favorable similarities to data collected at the airport, which reports an average annual wind speed of 21.5 kilometers per hour at 10 meters. Neighbouring wind farms such as Cowley Ridge, Canada's first, further demonstrate the viability of the area. The project is scheduled for engineering feasibility and permitting in late 2006, with financing and build-out planned for 2007. Greenwind owns a 49% interest in this project.

Yagos:

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The Yagos wind farm project covers 7,000 acres with a potential energy capacity of 100MW. There is 2 years of certifiable wind data , collected from two meteorological towers placed on the site. The Data reveals a capacity factor of 43.3%, placing the Yagos wind energy project in a viable category rarely attained. The property is adjacent to the Cowley ridge wind farm, which demonstrates the economic viability of the project area. The Grid interconnection application has been submitted to the Alberta Electric System Operator and the project is scheduled for engineering feasibility and permitting in late 2007, with financing and build-out planned for 2008. Greenwind owns a 39% interest in this project and has obtained a project lease of 35 years.

Zoratti Flats:

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Situated in Pincher Creek, the Zoratti Flats Wind Farm Project covers 2240 acres with an energy capacity of 40 MW. Greenwind has obtained a 35-year lease for this property. Independent engineers have concluded that its wind speeds are closely correlated with the adjacent Castle River wind farm, confirming the sustainability of an economically viable wind generation power plant in the area. Wind capacities are estimated at upwards of 40%. Greenwind has obtained a 35-year lease, and owns a 100% interest in this project.

West Raley:

Situated in Cardston County of southwest Alberta, the West Raley Wind Farm Project property covers 5000 acres with a potential energy capacity of 120 MW. An application permit to erect a second meterological tower, (80 metres), was submitted May 9, 2007. There are two years of favourable wind data collected for this property. Greenwind owns a 49% interest in this project.