The announcement is expected to come Tuesday, when the province is also expected to announce an initiative to help communities launch smaller-scale wind energy projects.

The more wind farms, the better for the energy industry, said David Chaundy, a senior economist with the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.

Chaundy co-authored a new report on the regional energy market and says having multiple wind farms in one market is a good idea, as wind is not a constant resource.

"If the wind's blowing in one part of the region and not in another, you can help offset wind blowing in different parts and therefore you get a more stable power supply overall," he said.

In January, wind farms were announced at Lameque on the province's rugged Acadian peninsula, and Aulac, about 60 kilometres outside Moncton.

Tuesday's announcement will set the stage for Caribou Mountain to become the newest site for a wind farm.

However, Chaundy warns there are financial risks to investing in wind power. The cost of new transmission lines to get the energy to consumers is often a big investment, and he has concerns about New Brunswick's climate change plan.

The government has yet to outline a concrete plan to make reach climate change targets, Chandry said.

"We still have some concerns, we've not fully worked out about the full cost implications and the kind of changes that are required to achieve some of those targets," he said.

The facility planned at Lameque will have 33 wind turbines, which will provide 154 gigawatt hours of power per year, or roughly enough power to meet the electricity needs of about 8,900 homes.

The wind farm at Aulac will be a 43-turbine facility and is expected to supply power for about 10,300 homes.