Shear Wind Celebrates Opening of Glen Dhu Wind Farm

Shear Wind Inc. ("Shear Wind") (TSX VENTURE:SWX) today celebrated the official
opening of its 62.1-Megawatt (MW) Glen Dhu wind farm ("Glen Dhu Wind Farm") with
over one hundred people on its site located between Pictou and Antigonish
counties in Nova Scotia.


In attendance were government officials including the Premier of Nova Scotia,
the Minister of Energy, municipal leaders, shareholders, industry partners and
community members. 


"This is a great day for Shear Wind. Not only are we marking the official
opening of Glen Dhu Phase 1 - our Company's first major wind farm at 62.1MW; but
we're celebrating this community's contribution to clean, renewable energy,"
said Mike Magnus, President & CEO, Shear Wind. "We couldn't have come this far
without the community support, the Government's vision, and the participation
and hard work from our project partners and employees here at Glen Dhu."


The Glen Dhu Wind Farm allows the province to meet its 2015 renewable energy
targets. The wind energy produced by the Glen Dhu Wind Farm is expected to
represent 35 per cent of Nova Scotia Power's 2010 Renewable Energy Standard
(RES) target and is anticipated to produce energy to power 18,000 homes.


"In 2002, we had two wind turbines in Nova Scotia. Today there are more than 160
commercial turbines," said Premier Dexter. "Nova Scotia has some of the most
ambitious renewable energy targets in the world. We are achieving those targets
through the hard work, ingenuity and innovation of organizations such as Shear
Wind. It's an exciting time to be part of the energy business in Nova Scotia."


Genera Avante Holdings Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Inveravante Inversiones
Universales, S.L., in Spain is Shear Wind's largest shareholder. Inveravante has
ownership of wind facilities in Europe and parts of South America. 


Shear Wind estimates that the Glen Dhu Wind Farm has resulted in a direct and
indirect investment of approximately $40 million in Nova Scotia, approximately
$22 million of which has been invested directly in Pictou and Antigonish
counties and up to $2 million of which was generated through worker spending.


"At its peak, 120 workers were employed producing 140,000 direct full-time
equivalent hours," said Ian Tillard, Chief Operating Officer. "I'm proud to say
that 83 per cent of the work was done by Nova Scotians."


Shear Wind has mapped out a three-fold expansion for Glen Dhu in Phases two and
three that will harness the steady Northumberland Strait winds and produce more
wind energy. Shear Wind estimates that a phase two and phase three expansion of
the Glen Dhu site could realize an additional 170 Megawatts. The company also
has properties for wind farm development in New Brunswick and Alberta. 


This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any securities of Shear Wind in any jurisdiction.


About Shear Wind 

Founded in 2005, Shear Wind is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is
engaged in the exploration and development of renewable wind energy properties
in Canada. Shear Wind is focused on building a strong company based on a secure
and sustainable supply of clean wind energy. Shear Wind is committed to building
shareholder value governed by environmental stewardship. Inveravante Inversiones
Universales, S.L., an international corporation based in Spain, indirectly owns
62% of Shear Wind on a fully-diluted basis and 49% of Glen Dhu Wind Energy
Limited Partnership through Genera Avante Holdings Canada Inc., following its
investment in Shear Wind in November 2009. 


Additional information on the various projects may be viewed on Shear Wind's
website: www.shearwind.com.


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Shear Wind Inc. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SWX".
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