Construction of Massif du Sud commenced in November 2011, and the project reached commercial operation on Jan. 18, 2013. The project consists of 75 REpower wind turbines (Suzlon) and represents one of two Quebec wind farms jointly owned by EDF EN Canada and Enbridge. Located in the municipalities of Saint-Luc-de-Bellechasse and Saint-Magloire in the … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge Dedicate 150 MW Massif du Sud Wind Farm
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Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities
To mark the 5th Annual Global Wind Day, held on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch the second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest with bursary prizes for students entering post-secondary education. CanWEA is inviting students from across Canada to submit a 300 word blog on the subject of … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities
Continue readingCanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with launch of second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest
To mark the 5th Annual Global Wind Day, held on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch the second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest with bursary prizes for students entering post-secondary education. CanWEA is inviting students from across Canada to submit a 300 word blog on the subject … Continue reading CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with launch of second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest
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Eolectric Club and Fiera Axium announce financial closing of the Vents du Kempt wind farm
Eolectric Club, L.P. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure Canada Limited Partnership are pleased to announce that the Vents du Kempt wind power project has reached closing of its senior debt provided by co-arrangers KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company as well as Caisse de D
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Wind energy well positioned to play a greater role in helping to address Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions
But that progress is threatened over time by significant increases in the use of natural gas to generate electricity, according to “Failing our Future”, Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller’s 2013 annual report on the progress made in working towards GHG reduction targets outlined in the government’s Climate Change Action Plan. Wind energy has played an important … Continue reading Wind energy well positioned to play a greater role in helping to address Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions
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NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX-Venture: NKW) (the “Company” or “NaiKun Wind”) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013, a fiscal period in which the Company continued to explore ways to forward the NaiKun Wind Project while controlling its costs. A substantial restructuring was undertaken in the third quarter … Continue reading NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results
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CanWEA Envisions 5 GW Of Wind Energy in Alberta
Alberta can once again be a leader in renewable energy development and address global concern about the province’s environmental record by meeting rising electricity demand with new clean wind energy. WindVision 2025: A Strategy For Alberta, released today by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), makes the case for the strategic deployment of more wind … Continue reading CanWEA Envisions 5 GW Of Wind Energy in Alberta
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Juhl Energy, Inc. Acquires “Embedded Generation” Wind Energy Projects in New Brunswick, Canada
Juhl Energy, Inc. (JUHL), the leader in Community Wind Power, today announced the recent acquisition of two wind energy projects located in western New Brunswick, Canada from Canadian developer Terravis Wind. The projects are being developed under NB Power’s “Embedded Generation” program, which is designed to allow Independent Power Producers to sell electricity to the … Continue reading Juhl Energy, Inc. Acquires “Embedded Generation” Wind Energy Projects in New Brunswick, Canada
Continue readingPteragen Canada Inc. obtains regulatory approval for its 120 MW Peace Butte Wind Power Project in Alberta
Pteragen Canada Inc., a Calgary-based renewable energy company and wholly owned subsidiary of Renovalia Energy Wind Canada Inc., announced that it has received final regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to proceed with construction on its 120 MW Peace Butte Wind Power Project. Located in S.E. Alberta, twenty-two kilometers south of the city … Continue reading Pteragen Canada Inc. obtains regulatory approval for its 120 MW Peace Butte Wind Power Project in Alberta
Continue readingCanada announces clean energy projects
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Friday 82 million Canadian dollars in funding for 55 new clean-energy projects, ranging from electric vehicles to wind power. “The Canadian economy is based in large part on the abundance of our natural resources,” said Harper, who explained that Canada needs to develop those resources to both maintain the … Continue reading Canada announces clean energy projects
Continue readingWind energy a good deal for Ontario
Contrary to a Fraser Institute report released today titled “Environmental and Economic Consequences of Ontario’s Green Energy Act”, wind energy has helped clean Ontario’s electricity system and deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to rural communities – with little additional cost passed on to ratepayers. An analysis of consumer rate impacts by Power Advisory, Customer … Continue reading Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
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EDF, Enbridge Buy 300 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. announced today they have jointly signed a purchase agreement with Greengate Power Corporation to acquire the 300 megawatt (MW) Blackspring Ridge Wind Project. Located in Vulcan County, Alberta (50 km north of Lethbridge), Blackspring Ridge will be the largest wind project in … Continue reading EDF, Enbridge Buy 300 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
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Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the delivery of 166 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines along with a 20-year service and maintenance agreement for the 299 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Project, a joint venture of EDF EN Canada Inc. and Enbridge. It marks the largest order for Vestas wind turbines in Canada. Deliveries … Continue reading Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
Continue readingRES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), a leader in the construction of wind and solar projects in Canada, is pleased to announce it has started construction on the 270MW South Kent Wind project. Located within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the project is being developed by Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP. … Continue reading RES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project
Continue readingOntario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development
The Grand Bend Wind Farm will include up to 48 2.3 MW Siemens wind turbines. The Aamjiwnaang and Bkejwanong First Nations have jointly entered into a 50/50 partnership with Northland Power Inc., a Canadian independent power producer, to develop the 100 MW Grand Bend Wind Farm project. The Grand Bend Wind Farm, located near Grand … Continue reading Ontario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development
Continue readingVestas awarded five-year service contract extension at 63 MW wind power plant in Canada
Vestas has secured a five-year service agreement from ENMAX Energy Corporation for the Kettles Hill Wind Farm, which includes 35 V80-1.8 MW wind turbines in Alberta, Canada. The contract for the 63-MW site includes Vestas’ Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service option, which guarantees an energy-based availability of up to 97 per cent guarantee to … Continue reading Vestas awarded five-year service contract extension at 63 MW wind power plant in Canada
Continue readingSiemens Canada awarded 270-MW wind power order for South Kent wind farm
Siemens Canada has been awarded a milestone order by Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) for the supply and commissioning of 124 wind turbines for the South Kent wind project. The 270-MW project, located in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southwestern Ontario, will generate enough energy for up to 100,000 … Continue reading Siemens Canada awarded 270-MW wind power order for South Kent wind farm
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Nova Scotia’s wind farm approved
The Municipality of the District of Chester in Nova Scotia has approved the controversial South Canoe Wind Energy Project. Once the $200 million wind farm is completed in 2015, it will be the largest wind power project in the Canadian province. The South Canoe Wind Project will include 34 wind turbines between Vaughan and New Russell, both … Continue reading Nova Scotia’s wind farm approved
Continue readingOntario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Meredith, an unabashed enthusiast of utility-scale wind power, covers most of the bases in her article, including the suspicion–expressed in the title–that her view of the technology might be quite different had she been exposed to the fear-laden rumors that are fanned by anti-wind groups: “What if I been told that windmills would make … Continue reading Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
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Elecnor wins an international award for its financing deal for L’
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Spanish infrastructure developer Elecnor Group, has announced today that the C$250 Million Senior Secured Construction and Term Loan Facility for its L’Érable Wind Farm project located in Québec (Canada) has been awarded as the 2012 North American Wind Deal of the Year by Project … Continue reading Elecnor wins an international award for its financing deal for L’
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