Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. has decided not to proceed with the development of a 150-megawatt wind project near Mattawa, Ontario because of a lack of community support.
The Nodinosi project is a joint venture with the Algonquins of the Pikwakanagan First Nation. It was in the very early stages of development. “We strongly believe in a collaborative approach to project development, because social acceptability is essential to a successful project,” said Francois Morin, a senior advisor at Innergex.
“The many concerns expressed by residents and local authorities have demonstrated that we do not have social acceptability for the Nodinosi project, nor the context to develop such a collaborative approach .We will not pursue a project without the appropriate level of support of the community.”