Recognized as a leader in its field, GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) has been awarded the 2017 R.J. Templin Award from the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) for its work on the Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study (PCWIS). CanWEA — Canada’s leading source of information on wind energy’s social, economic, health and environmental benefits for … Continue reading CanWEA Awards GE for Work on Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study
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Wind energy poised to deliver climate, economic solutions
The strategic value of Canada’s vast clean energy resources was in the spotlight as key political and wind energy industry leaders gathered for the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) annual Spring Forum, held April 4-5 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel in the National Capital Region. The event featured a keynote address from the Honourable James … Continue reading Wind energy poised to deliver climate, economic solutions
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Pattern finishes British Columbia wind energy project
Pattern Energy Group LP announced the completion of its 184.6 MW Meikle Wind power project located in British Columbia, about 20 miles north of Tumbler Ridge. “Meikle Wind is now the largest wind facility in British Columbia, increasing the installed wind power capacity in the province by 37 percent,” said Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern … Continue reading Pattern finishes British Columbia wind energy project
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Canada’s wind energy industry had another year of strong growth in 2016, adding 702 MW of new capacity
Canada’s wind energy industry had another year of strong growth in 2016, adding 702 MW of new capacity through the commissioning of 21 projects in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Sixteen of these projects are owned, at least in part, by aboriginal or local communities, or municipal governments. Canada now has 11,898 MW of installed … Continue reading Canada’s wind energy industry had another year of strong growth in 2016, adding 702 MW of new capacity
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IKEA buys second Alberta wind farm
IKEA Canada has acquired its second wind farm in Alberta, purchasing the 88 MW Wintering Hills facility near Drumheller for approximately $61 million. The furniture retailer, which purchased a 48 MW wind farm near Pincher Creek in 2013, has vowed to become globally “energy independent” by 2020. The Wintering Hills facility, which was jointly owned … Continue reading IKEA buys second Alberta wind farm
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More wind energy essential to ensure affordable, sustainable and reliable electricity in Ontario over coming decades
Important considerations for the future of Ontario’s electricity supply such as affordability, protection of the environment, and power system reliability are key themes addressed in the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s submission to the province’s Long-Term Energy Plan. New wind energy is now being contracted for as low as 6.45 cents per kilowatt hour in Ontario, … Continue reading More wind energy essential to ensure affordable, sustainable and reliable electricity in Ontario over coming decades
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Senvion starts operation of biggest First Nations wind farm in Canada
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announces that today, 47 Senvion wind turbines started spinning at the 150 MW Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n windfarm in Quebec, Canada. It is the biggest First Nations windfarm in Canada and can power about 50,500 households with clean, renewable energy for one year. The project is an equal partnership … Continue reading Senvion starts operation of biggest First Nations wind farm in Canada
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Enercon and an international consortium of banks complete financing of 230MW Niagara Region wind farm project
ENERCON Canada Inc. (“ENERCON”) is pleased to announce the closing of a C$825.5 million non-recourse project financing for its 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project located in the Ontario, Canada counties of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Wainfleet and Haldimand in the Niagara Peninsula. The wind farm, which comprises 77 ENERCON E-101 3MW wind turbines and … Continue reading Enercon and an international consortium of banks complete financing of 230MW Niagara Region wind farm project
Continue readingBoralex to Acquire 25% of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) confirms it will be exercising its option (the “Option”) to acquire a 25% economic interest in the 230MW Niagara Region wind farm in which Enercon Canada Inc. (“Enercon”) is the majority owner. The signature of the Option was previously announced by the Corporation on June 8, 2015. The closing … Continue reading Boralex to Acquire 25% of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm
Continue readingEDF EN Canada sells undivided interests of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, announced the closing of the transaction by which it divested 15% undivided interests in the 350 megawatt (MW) Riviere-du-Moulin Wind Project. The interests has been acquired by the Regional County Muncipality (RCM) of Charlevoix and Fjord-du Saguenay (5%), the Innu of Mashteuiatsh and Essipit … Continue reading EDF EN Canada sells undivided interests of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project
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Pattern Energy announces it is in discussions to acquire interest in Armow Wind power facility in Ontario
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”) today announced it is in discussions to acquire a 90 MW interest in the 180 MW Armow Wind power facility in Ontario from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Pattern Energy intends to fund the acquisition with available liquidity from its recent equity offering. The … Continue reading Pattern Energy announces it is in discussions to acquire interest in Armow Wind power facility in Ontario
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Clean energy sector supported as Wind Energy Technocentre given financial boost
The Government of Canada recognizes that innovation-whether it involves the development of new technologies, new processes or new business models-is essential in today’s global economy. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED, announced that the … Continue reading Clean energy sector supported as Wind Energy Technocentre given financial boost
Continue readingSenvion installs its first 3 megawatt wind turbine in North America
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, installed its first 3 megawatt (MW) machine in North America, the Senvion 3.2M114. The turbine has a rated output of 3.2 MW, hub height of 100 metres, and a rotor diameter of 114 metres. It is the first of 46 turbines to be installed at the Mesgi’g … Continue reading Senvion installs its first 3 megawatt wind turbine in North America
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North America to run on 50 percent clean electricity by 2025
Within 10 years the North American continent will source half of its electricity from clean energy, according to a new pact agreed to by President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. The three country’s leaders are expected to announce the new target tomorrow during the North American Leaders Summit. … Continue reading North America to run on 50 percent clean electricity by 2025
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U.S., Mexico Said to Pledge 50 Percent Clean Power by 2025
The U.S. and Mexico will commit to using wind, solar and other carbon-free sources for half their electricity by 2025, according to a person familiar with the plans. The pledge is set to be made as part of a trilateral summit of North American leaders Wednesday in Ottawa, said the person, who spoke on the … Continue reading U.S., Mexico Said to Pledge 50 Percent Clean Power by 2025
Continue readingA renewable energy reality: Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere
The artwork for Ontario’s Climate Change Action plan shows Ontario, circa 2050, as a paradise of cyclists, electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, dense urban environments and homes powered by geothermal energy. Renewable energy industries could not have been happier. These industries have been growing fast, their products becoming cheaper, their subsidies continuing, their consumers … Continue reading A renewable energy reality: Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere
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EDF EN Canada and MD1 Wind LP Dedicate the Mont Rothery Wind Power Project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and MD1 Wind LP, a limited partnership formed by a consortium of four affiliated entities of the Desjardins Group (“Desjardins”), including Desjardins Group Pension Plan, and Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife”), along with around 70 attendees, dedicated the 74 megawatt (MW) Mont Rothery Wind Project today. … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and MD1 Wind LP Dedicate the Mont Rothery Wind Power Project
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Wind energy in Canada: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Québec
The order features the V117-3.45 MW wind turbine and introduces the 3 MW platform to Canada. Parc éolien Nicolas-Riou S.E.C., a limited partnership owner at 50% by EDF EN Canada Inc, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and at 50% by the community partners Énergie Éolienne Bas-Saint-Laurent (ÉÉBSL) and the Régie intermunicipale de l’énergie Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Québec
Continue readingTransAlta Renewables announces pricing of $159 million project financing of a Quebec wind energy asset
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TransAlta Renewables) (TSX:RNW) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, New Richmond Wind L.P. (the “Issuer”), priced a bond offering of approximately $159 million which will be secured by a first ranking charge over all assets of the Issuer. The bonds are amortizing and bear interest from their date of issue at … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables announces pricing of $159 million project financing of a Quebec wind energy asset
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada
EDF Energies Nouvelles has entered into three long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), covering 82 MW in combined capacity. Power will be generated by two solar projects and a wind project located in the province of Ontario, Canada. These agreements cover the purchase of electricity by the IESO, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator. Under its Large … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada
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