EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables Canada Ltd., was awarded a 20-year supply contract in Ontario, Canada, as part of the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Large Renewable Procurement I (LRP I) process, to sell the renewable energy produced from its 100 MW Nation Rise Wind Farm. The Nation Rise Wind Farm project is … Continue reading EDP Renováveis is awarded long term contract for 100 MW in Canada
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Samsung and Pattern Development Start Operations at 180 MW Armow Wind Power Facility in Ontario
The Armow Wind power facility in Ontario is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced their 180 megawatt (MW) Armow Wind power facility has completed construction and is fully operational. Armow Wind is expected to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 70,000 Ontario … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Development Start Operations at 180 MW Armow Wind Power Facility in Ontario
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BluEarth announces Bull Creek wind power plant is now producing renewable power in Alberta
BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”) announced that the Bull Creek Wind Facility (“Bull Creek”) is now fully operational. Bull Creek is the first of BluEarth’s renewable power projects in Alberta to achieve operation. Located approximately 20 km northeast of Provost, Alberta, Bull Creek’s 17 General Electric wind turbines have a combined nameplate capacity of 29.2 … Continue reading BluEarth announces Bull Creek wind power plant is now producing renewable power in Alberta
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Wind energy continues rapid growth in Canada in 2015
2015 was another remarkable year for wind energy in Canada. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to report that Canada closed 2015 seventh in the world for total installed wind energy capacity with 11,205 MW, and sixth in the world for the amount of capacity added in 2015. Over the year, Canada added … Continue reading Wind energy continues rapid growth in Canada in 2015
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Commissioning of the Frampton wind power project in Canada
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) is pleased to announce commercial commissioning of the Frampton wind power project, located in Beauce, Canada, with an installed capacity of 24 MW. President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Lemaire pointed out that “having acquired this project under development, the exceptional cooperation of the Frampton municipality and … Continue reading Commissioning of the Frampton wind power project in Canada
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EDF Energies Nouvelles completes the 1 GW wind energy programme in Quebec with the commissioning of the Mont-Rothery wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Mont-Rothery wind farm in Quebec by EDF EN Canada, the Group’s local subsidiary. The 74 MW facility is the seventh and last one of the programme assigned to EDF EN Canada by Hydro-Québec Distribution to supply one gigawatt of wind power. The Mont-Rothery wind farm is located … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles completes the 1 GW wind energy programme in Quebec with the commissioning of the Mont-Rothery wind farm
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Senvion Canada celebrates its 1000 megawatt milestone in Quebec, over 500 wind turbines installed in the province
With the commissioning of the Mont Rothery wind farm, Senvion Canada Inc. is celebrating an installed capacity of over 1000 megawatts (MW) of wind power in Quebec within just five years. This achievement marks another milestone for Senvion, cementing its position as one of the top two turbine suppliers in the province, further reinforcing Quebec’s … Continue reading Senvion Canada celebrates its 1000 megawatt milestone in Quebec, over 500 wind turbines installed in the province
Continue readingSenvion celebrates the commercial operation of its largest onshore wind energy project: the 350 megawatts Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm
Senvion, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, is marking the commercial operation of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project in Quebec, Canada. With 175 2 megawatt (MW) turbines totaling 350 MW, the wind project consists of Senvion MM92 and MM82 Cold Climate Version (CCV) type turbines. Several of the turbines are equipped with Senvion … Continue reading Senvion celebrates the commercial operation of its largest onshore wind energy project: the 350 megawatts Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm
Continue readingBoralex adds 52 MW wind farm to its Canadian wind energy portfolio
Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (BLX) is pleased to announce the commercial commissioning of the Témiscouata II wind power project, located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region in Canada, with an installed capacity of 51.7 MW. Patrick Lemaire, President and CEO, pointed out “the exemplary work of our team, which made it possible to complete this … Continue reading Boralex adds 52 MW wind farm to its Canadian wind energy portfolio
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Blackspring Ridge Wind Project Receives CanWEA Wind Energy Project Award
The award was bestowed jointly to EDF EN Canada and Enbridge Inc. as co-owners of the 300 megawatt (MW) Blackspring Ridge Wind Project located in Alberta. EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, was presented with the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) Wind Energy Project Award. The award was bestowed jointly to … Continue reading Blackspring Ridge Wind Project Receives CanWEA Wind Energy Project Award
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More wind energy part of the necessary transformation of Canada
Wind energy provides a compelling answer to rising greenhouse gas emissions and other widely-shared challenges facing Canada’s energy sector, industry members heard during the final day of the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) 31st Annual Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. CanWEA president Robert Hornung noted that the growing attention to climate change … Continue reading More wind energy part of the necessary transformation of Canada
Continue readingEconomic benefits of wind energy in Ontario in the spotlight
By 2030 wind energy in Ontario will have stimulated over $14 billion in economic activity in the province providing well-paying jobs to thousands of workers and injecting millions of dollars directly into local economies, according to the results of a new study released on the opening day of the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 31st Annual … Continue reading Economic benefits of wind energy in Ontario in the spotlight
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TransAlta Renewables announces pricing of $442 million project financing of three Ontario wind energy assets
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TransAlta Renewables) (TSX:RNW) today announced that on September 24, 2015 it priced a $442 million bond offering for its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Melancthon Wolfe Wind LP (the “Issuer”), which will be secured by a first ranking charge over all assets of the Issuer. The bonds are amortizing and bear interest from their … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables announces pricing of $442 million project financing of three Ontario wind energy assets
Continue readingGrand opening of 270 MW K2 wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind facilities
The K2 Wind Power Facility (“K2 Wind”) in Ontario held a Grand Opening Event hosted by Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (“Samsung”), Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (Pattern Energy”). One of Canada’s largest wind power facilities, the 270 megawatt (MW) K2 Wind facility is located in the … Continue reading Grand opening of 270 MW K2 wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind facilities
Continue readingOntario ERT clears way for two Capstone wind power projects
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced today that the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT), an administrative tribunal that considers appeals from the general public in relation to an approval granted to a green energy project by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the “Ministry”), this week dismissed appeals initiated in relation to two of the … Continue reading Ontario ERT clears way for two Capstone wind power projects
Continue readingBoralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (BLX) announces the closing of a project financing totalling $81.4 million for the Frampton community wind farm. Financing for the 24MW wind farm, located in the Frampton municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, consisted of: a C$73.5 million construction loan, to be converted into a term loan with an … Continue reading Boralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines
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GE’s 3.2-103 and 2.75-120 Wind Turbines Selected to Wind Power British Columbia’s Largest Wind Farm
GE confirmed that it will supply Pattern Development with 61 wind turbines for its 180 megawatt (MW) Meikle wind farm, located approximately 33 kilometers north of Tumbler Ridge in the Peace Region of British Columbia. The 61 wind turbines will combine 35 of GE’s 3.2-103 units with 26 of its 2.75-120 wind turbines, using a … Continue reading GE’s 3.2-103 and 2.75-120 Wind Turbines Selected to Wind Power British Columbia’s Largest Wind Farm
Continue readingHydro-Québec issues a call for tenders for all wind power plants under contract
Hydro-Québec Distribution issued has a call for tenders for the purchase of wind power integration service for all wind farms under contract. Given the intermittent nature of wind power, such a service is required in order to balance wind power generation on Hydro-Québec’s transmission grid, in real-time. The wind power integration service required in this … Continue reading Hydro-Québec issues a call for tenders for all wind power plants under contract
Continue readingWind power in Canada: EDF EN Canada Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm with 175 Senvion wind turbines
Project will be the largest wind energy facility in Canada at 350 megawatt (MW) total under a single Power Purchase Agreement. EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, today held a dedication ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Project. Once completed Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Project will be the largest wind energy facility … Continue reading Wind power in Canada: EDF EN Canada Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm with 175 Senvion wind turbines
Continue readingNexans EHV cable to connect Canada’s Grand Bend Wind Farm
More renewable energy will flow to communities in the Canadian province of Ontario through a multi-million Canadian dollar cable connection to be provided by Nexans, in conjunction with project partners Black & McDonald, the electrical services contractor, and AMEC Foster Wheeler, the leading global Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) firm. Northland Power is constructing the … Continue reading Nexans EHV cable to connect Canada’s Grand Bend Wind Farm
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