IKEA Canada announced today that they have purchased a 46 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Pincher Creek, Alberta. The 20-turbine wind farm will be the largest owned by a Canadian retailer and is expected to generate 161 gigawatt hours (GWh) each year, which is more than double the total energy consumption of IKEA Canada. The … Continue reading IKEA Becomes Largest Retail Wind Energy Investor in Canada
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Pattern Erects First Wind Turbine at Its Chile Project and Reaches Mid-Point of Construction at Its Ontario Project
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (Nasdaq:PEGI) (TSX:PEG) (“Pattern”), a premium independent power company that owns and operates a portfolio of wind power projects, today announced that it has erected the first wind turbine at its El Arrayan wind project, a 115 megawatt (MW) project located on the coast of Chile, near Ovalle. Pattern also announced it … Continue reading Pattern Erects First Wind Turbine at Its Chile Project and Reaches Mid-Point of Construction at Its Ontario Project
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EDF EN Canada obtains authorization from the Government of Quebec for La Mitis Wind Farm
EDF EN Canada I How To Get Your Ex Back When He Texts You nc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, is pleased to announce that the Government of Quebec has issued the decree authorizing the construction and operation of the 24.6 MW La Mitis Community Wind Project.
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Emerging provincial policy frameworks will define future wind energy opportunities across Canada
Canada's wind energy industry is well positioned to build on its rapid growth to date and strong prospects for the next few years as provincial governments in all of Canada's major wind energy markets work to define the policy framework that will inform new electricity supply choices for the next decade. This was the consensus … Continue reading Emerging provincial policy frameworks will define future wind energy opportunities across Canada
Continue readingEmerging Provincial Policy Frameworks Will Define Future Wind Energy Opportunities Across Canada
Canada’s wind energy industry is well positioned to build on its rapid growth to date and strong prospects for the next few years as provincial governments in all of Canada’s major wind energy markets work to define the policy framework that will inform new electricity supply choices for the next decade. This was the consensus … Continue reading Emerging Provincial Policy Frameworks Will Define Future Wind Energy Opportunities Across Canada
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Siemens wins order for 150 MW wind farm in Canada
Siemens Canada has received an order from Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) for the Grand Renewable Wind Project. Located in the County of Haldimand in southern Ontario, the Grand Renewable Energy Park will consist of 100 MW of solar power and 150 MW of wind power. … Continue reading Siemens wins order for 150 MW wind farm in Canada
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REpower launches 3-MW turbine for low-wind locations in Canada
The Suzlon Group, the fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the world, has announced the launch of its REpower 3.0M122 turbine as a 60-Hz variant for the Canadian market. REpower Systems SE, a subsidiary within this Group, will be presenting its variant of the 3.0M122 for the Canadian market at the CanWEA trade fair. The … Continue reading REpower launches 3-MW turbine for low-wind locations in Canada
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Gamesa to supply 6 MW for community wind farm in Alberta
Gamesa has secured a deal to supply three turbines for a 6 MW wind farm in western Canada, as well as to conduct operations and maintenance services at the project for five years. The Box Springs wind project will be erected on land owned by the City of Medicine Hat, located about 180 miles from … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 6 MW for community wind farm in Alberta
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association opens 29th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Ontario Power Authority CEO, Colin Andersen will give the opening plenary keynote address, setting the stage for a morning that will shine the spotlight on Canada’s largest wind energy market. A ‘not-to-be-missed’ opening plenary panel discussion – THE WIND ENERGY EXPERIENCE IN ONTARIO– willfollow immediately. Participants include international wind energy industry experts and leaders such … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association opens 29th Annual Conference and Exhibition
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TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island
TimberWest Forest Corp. (“TimberWest”) and EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (“EDPR Canada”) have entered into a partnership to develop, build, and operate large-scale wind projects on southern Vancouver Island. TimberWest and EDPR Canada also announce that they have signed an MOU with the T’Sou-ke First Nation (“T’Sou-ke”) that envisions the potential of partnerships with the T’Sou-ke … Continue reading TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island
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NextEra Energy Canada announces completion of Haldimand County wind farm
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its subsidiary, Summerhaven Wind, LP, has achieved commercial operation at its Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. The Centre, located in Haldimand County, is comprised of 56 turbines and capable of generating up to 124.4-megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 32,000 homes in Ontario. “We are proud to be … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada announces completion of Haldimand County wind farm
Continue readingTimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island
TimberWest Forest Corp. (“TimberWest”) and EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (“EDPR Canada”) have entered into a partnership and propose to develop, build, and operate large-scale wind projects on southern Vancouver Island. TimberWest and EDPR Canada also announce that they have signed an MOU with the T’Sou-ke First Nation (“T’Sou-ke”) that envisions the potential of partnerships with … Continue reading TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island
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NextEra Energy Canada Completes 124.4 MW Wind Farm
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its subsidiary, Summerhaven Wind, LP, has achieved commercial operation at its Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. best iphone spy software The Centre, located in Haldimand County, is comprised of 56 turbines and capable of generating up to 124.4-megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 32,000 homes in Ontario. “We … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada Completes 124.4 MW Wind Farm
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Boralex announces construction starts on the T
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and the Témiscouata RCM have started building the Témiscouata community wind farm. The occasion was marked by a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Patrick Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boralex, Serge Fortin, Reeve of the Témiscouata RCM and a number of dignitaries. The wind farm will have an installed capacity of … Continue reading Boralex announces construction starts on the T
Continue readingEDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), along with over 100 attendees, dedicated the 300 megawatt (MW) Lac-Alfred Wind Project today. The project is the third to be placed into service for the EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partnership, bringing total installed wind capacity in Quebec to … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project
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Smart wind turbines will boost Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association predicts that Canada can achieve 55,000 megawatts (MW) of domestic wind power capacity by 2025. WindVision 2025: Powering Canada’s Future notes that new wind turbine designs will be larger, more efficient, and more reliable than current models, providing clean energy at a price competitive with fossil fuels. GE
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Wind Energy Storage Summit Co-Located With CanWEA2013 Announced
The program for the inaugural Renewable Energy Storage Summit was announced today with leading system operators, utilities, wind developers and investors featured. The Summit takes place October 7th, co-located and supported by CanWEA 2013 – Canada’s largest wind energy conference. By solving key challenges around integration, curtailment and dispatchability, energy storage is set to shift … Continue reading Wind Energy Storage Summit Co-Located With CanWEA2013 Announced
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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec
Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower (Suzlon) 2 MW wind turbines, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin created up to 150 jobs during the construction phase and was developed with a significant amount of regionally manufactured components. Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced that they have closed on an agreement under … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec
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First Canadian-made Siemens wind turbine blade shipped from Tillsonburg manufacturing plant
Siemens has officially shipped its first ‘made-in-Canada’ wind turbine blade from its manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. After a send-off from employees, who have proudly crafted the piece by hand, the 49 metre blade left the plant and made its way along area highways en route to the region of Chatham-Kent where it will be … Continue reading First Canadian-made Siemens wind turbine blade shipped from Tillsonburg manufacturing plant
Continue readingLargest Wind Farm in Western Canada
Mortenson’s Renewable Energy Groups Adds 300 Megawatts to Its Canadian Wind Energy Portfolio. Construction is now underway for the 300-megawatt Blackspring Ridge Wind power project located in Vulcan County, Alberta. The project is owned by joint partners, EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. Blackspring Ridge is the first … Continue reading Largest Wind Farm in Western Canada
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