Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTCQB: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, is pleased to announce that it recently formed a joint venture with Boulder, Colorado-based 8030 Companies with a focus on the acquisition of existing wind farms and other clean energy assets across the United States and Canada. The joint venture has conducted preliminary discussions … Continue reading Juhl Wind enters JV to acquire existing wind farms throughout the United States and Canada
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Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high technology batteries for industry, has been selected by Cowessess First Nation (CFN) to design, produce and install a Battery Energy Storage System including two Intensium® Max 20E lithium-ion battery containers as part of the High Wind and Storage Project near the City of Regina, Saskatchewan. he … Continue reading Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
TransCanada Corp. has announced that the Gros-Morne wind farm has been completed and officially commissioned in Quebec. TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) today announced the completion of the Quebec-based Gros-Morne wind farm, the final phase of Cartier Wind Energy. Gros-Morne was officially commissioned early on the morning of November 6, 2012. This emission-free wind … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
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Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce the election of the following industry professionals to its Board of Directors for 2012-2013 at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto Oct. 16: Adarsh Mehta, Director of Development, Acciona Wind Energy Canada – Ms. Mehta has been involved in the wind industry for the … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
The Canadian wind energy industry last night celebrated visionary leaders and clean energy pioneers as annual awards were handed out at the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario. The event is the largest wind energy conference in Canada, and hosted more than 2,500 professionals from the wind energy industry … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
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WWF Aims for 600,000 Electric Vehicles in Canada by 2020
WWF-Canada announced the launch of Transportation rEVolution, a program aimed at reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation by encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs). A recent Environics study commissioned by WWF-Canada showed that while Canadians overwhelmingly support EVs (73 per cent support government actions to promote electric cars), they are unclear on … Continue reading WWF Aims for 600,000 Electric Vehicles in Canada by 2020
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continuing its expansion in the North American wind energy sector, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of its first wind power plant in Canada, the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin facility in Quebec. This achievement is the first of a seven-project programme totalising 1003.2 MW. Located in Quebec province, in the southeastern Estrie region, the Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continue readingWind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released the forecast at its annual conference in Toronto. Canada commissioned 1.267GW in new wind energy capacity in 2011 representing C$3.1bn ($3.16bn) in new investment. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is forecasting nearly 20 per cent growth in wind energy capacity in Canada in 2012. An additional 1,200 … Continue reading Wind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
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Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is growing at a fast rate in Canada, as the government employs various initiatives to support the rapid deployment of solar PV energy sources, states a new report by power experts GlobalData. The new report* portrays Ontario as a leading beacon in the renewable energy industry, as the Canadian state sees … Continue reading Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
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GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
Continue readingWind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
CanWEA expects new wind energy projects to add almost 1,200 MW of clean energy by the close of 2012. Wind energy’s contribution of clean power to the country’s electricity supply is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by the end of 2012, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) says. In 2012, Canada will … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
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Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
Vestas has secured 10-year service agreements from International Power Canada covering 276 wind turbines at eight power plants in Canada. The service agreements, totalling 533 MW, include 335 MW for existing wind power plants in New Brunswick, Ontario and Prince Edward Island. It also encompasses 198 MW for two projects in Ontario that will be … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
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Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) reaffirmed the wind energy industry’s commitment to respecting and protecting wildlife habitat and the environment in the wake of the release of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s Annual Report Part II. Indeed, the wind energy industry globally and here in Ontario has a strong track record of partnering with academic … Continue reading Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
Continue readingWind and Solar Join Forces to Enhance Canada’s Two Largest Renewable Energy Events
Canada now has about 5,700 megawatts (MW) of installed wind-generating capacity. Wind energy installations now exist in every province. Last year was a record year for the wind industry in Canada, with approximately 1,300 MW of new capacity installed, the most to be installed in Canada in a single year. Many in the industry predict … Continue reading Wind and Solar Join Forces to Enhance Canada’s Two Largest Renewable Energy Events
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Hatch is a key player in Alberta’s wind energy generation
An article in the September 2012 issue of enerG magazine on wind power in the Canadian province of Alberta focused on Hatch’s involvement with Suncor’s 88-MW Wintering Hills project, located in southern Alberta. Wintering Hills is the largest wind power project in the province and Hatch’s fifth wind project in Alberta, after Taber, Chin Chute, … Continue reading Hatch is a key player in Alberta’s wind energy generation
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Acciona Windpower is awarded a 30 MW supply contract for a wind farm on Canada’s eastern seaboard
Joe Baker, CEO of Acciona Windpower North America, stated that “we’re very excited to partner with Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation on the first Canadian installation of our AW3000 turbine. PEI Energy Corporation has done an excellent job in selecting a turbine that will deliver low-cost, clean energy to its customers”. The contract with PEI … Continue reading Acciona Windpower is awarded a 30 MW supply contract for a wind farm on Canada’s eastern seaboard
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Chinese wind power developer works on Canadian project
A new wind farm in Ontario will add 100 MW of clean energy to the region’s electricity grid. The Dufferin wind farm, located in Melanchthon County, is being developed by Longyuan Canada Renewables Ltd., a subsidiary of China Long Yuan Power Generation, China’s largest wind power developer. GE will supply 31 of its 1.6-100 wind … Continue reading Chinese wind power developer works on Canadian project
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Nova Scotia minister optimistic about job growth at wind farm parts plant
Wind turbines generate power on Dalhousie Mountain. Nova Scotia’s economic development minister says he remains hopeful that a wind farm parts manufacturer that the provincial government has a stake in will generate more jobs even though it’s fallen short of anticipated employment targets. The government announced in 2010 it would spend $60 million as part … Continue reading Nova Scotia minister optimistic about job growth at wind farm parts plant
Continue readingCanWEA responds to wind power worker threatened with gun
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) said it is issuing a call for a respectful and fact-based dialogue on wind turbines after a construction worker on a wind farm project was reportedly threatened with death in West Grey, Ontario, on July 26, by a man armed with a shotgun. According to CBC News Canada, Jeff Damen … Continue reading CanWEA responds to wind power worker threatened with gun
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Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Finavera Wind Energy (TSX-V: FVR) to acquire its Wildmare wind energy project located in British Columbia, Canada. The purchase price of this asset will be approximately $22.0 million, subject to adjustments based on the realization … Continue reading Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
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