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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - April 12, 2011) - Shear Wind Inc. ("Shear Wind") (TSX VENTURE:SWX) has commissioned 62.1 MW Glen Dhu Wind Energy LP (Glen Dhu) project on March 31, 2011, as per the requirements of the EcoENERGY Renewable Power program (Program).

The Contribution Agreement between Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Glen Dhu that was signed on July 22, 2010 provides for an incentive payment of one cent per kWh under the Program. The agreement extends until March 31, 2021 and provides for a maximum of $19,055,509 over the ten year term.

Mike Magnus, President and CEO stated, "By meeting all our targets for completion of the Glen Dhu project, we were able meet NRCan's expectations for the funding. We welcome the opportunity to participate in both our country's and province's goals to increase our reliance on renewable energy. Shear Wind looks forward to being a significant participant in future renewable programs in both Nova Scotia and other provinces."

Shear Wind has an aggressive development strategy to advance projects in other provinces and has developed a pipeline of projects which it is awaiting the opportunity to construct. In addition to a possible expansion of the Glen Dhu Wind Farm in Nova Scotia, Shear Wind is targeting three other near-term opportunities in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan 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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