Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced the completion of C$393 million in financing of its 180 megawatt (MW) Meikle Wind power project located in British Columbia, approximately 33 km north of Tumbler Ridge. Meikle Wind, which is expected to commence commercial operation in late 2016, is the largest wind power project in British … Continue reading Pattern Development completes C$393 million financing of 180 MW Meikle wind farm in British Columbia
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Capstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (TSX:CSE)(TSX:CSE.DB.A)(TSX:CSE.PR.A)(TSX:CPW.DB) (the “Corporation”) today announced that it has secured a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the 10-megawatt Snowy Ridge Wind Park. REAs are a required step in Ontario for wind, solar and bio-energy generation facilities to proceed to the construction phase. The … Continue reading Capstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects
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Canada’s wind energy industry reaches another significant milestone
As Global Wind Day celebrations take place around the globe the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada’s wind energy industry has taken another significant leap forward. With the commissioning of the K2 Wind Power Project in southwestern Ontario this month, Canada has now become the 7th country in the world … Continue reading Canada’s wind energy industry reaches another significant milestone
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38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
Some critics of wind energy love to point out that while wind energy is making a significant and rapidly growing contribution to electricity generation in Canada and around the world, its overall contribution is still relatively small compared to conventional sources of electricity generation. What these critics fail to recognize is that the contribution made … Continue reading 38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
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Boralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex announced the signature of a conditional buy/sell option for a 25% economic interest in the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project in which Enercon is the majority owner (the “Option”). The total investment planned for this major undertaking is between $900 million and $950 million and Boralex will immediately begin coordination of the project construction phase … Continue reading Boralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
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K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
Following 18 months of construction, the K2 Wind Power Facility (“K2 Wind”) in Ontario reached commercial operation on May 29, 2015. One of Canada’s largest wind projects, the 270 megawatt (MW) facility is owned and operated by Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Capital Power LP (collectively, “Capital Power”), Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (“Samsung”), and … Continue reading K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
Continue readingSamsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario
The North Kent Wind project will bring substantial economic benefits to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) today announced that North Kent Wind, a 100 megawatt (MW) wind power project located in the Regional Municipality of Chatham-Kent, has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario
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Siemens gets 100-MW wind turbine order for Ontario wind farm
As part of the wind turbine deal, Siemens will supply, install and commission 40 SWT-3.2-113 direct drive wind turbines. Grand Bend Wind Limited Partnership, a partnership between Northland Power, a Canadian power producer based in Toronto, and two local First Nations, the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation), will construct the … Continue reading Siemens gets 100-MW wind turbine order for Ontario wind farm
Continue readingOntario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) launch of a 565 MW renewable energy request for proposals (RFP) of which 300 MW will be dedicated to wind energy. This is the first of three RFPs under IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) competitive process that supports Ontario’s targeted goal of … Continue reading Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
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EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm
Under the third competitive tender launched by Hydro-Québec Distribution in 2013, EDF Energies Nouvelles was awarded, via its local subsidiary EDF EN Canada, the 224.4 MW Nicolas-Riou wind farm project in Quebec, for which a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed with the Canadian company. The Nicolas-Riou wind farm project is located … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm
Continue readingPattern Development Secures PPA for 147 MW Wind Energy Project in Québec
Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced that its Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec. The 147 megawatt (MW) project is located approximately 50 kilometers south of Québec City, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. Pattern Development has partnered with Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada) … Continue reading Pattern Development Secures PPA for 147 MW Wind Energy Project in Québec
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Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
Pattern Energy Group Inc., today announced the addition of the 147 megawatt (MW) Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec Pattern Development’s first wind project in Québec Increases identified ROFO list to … Continue reading Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
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Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
Siemens Canada was one of the leading companies in the Canadian wind market in 2014, contributing to more than half of the 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity installed. That momentum is reinforced today with the completion of the 1,000th blade at Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. The production of 1,000 … Continue reading Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
Continue readingBoralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (“RCM”) are pleased to officially inaugurate the Témiscouata Wind Farms after commissioning the first 23.5 MW in December 2014. Jean D’Amour, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions and Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, stated that “wind power is undoubtedly an industry with a … Continue reading Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
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Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects
This past November, Senvion Canada Inc. completed the commissioning of the Springwood and Whittington wind farms in Southern Ontario. These projects, in conjunction with German developer wpd, are Senvion Canada’s second and third wind projects in the province; Oxley being the first, bringing the company’s footprint in Ontario to 24 MW. Senvion delivered, installed and … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects
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Toronto a hub for electric vehicles in Canada
These fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are the stars of a five-day event, on until Friday, January 16, marking a special milestone – the 10,000th electric vehicle sold in Canada. Hosted by Plug ’n Drive, a non-profit organization working to educate and help accelerate the adoption of electric cars in Canada, EV 10,000 … Continue reading Toronto a hub for electric vehicles in Canada
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1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada has set a record for the installation of new wind energy capacity. A total of 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014, with most growth centred in Ontario (850 MW), … Continue reading 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
Continue readingBoralex acquires wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announces the acquisition of the equity interest owned by Northland Power Inc. into the Frampton community wind power project which has a total capacity of 24 MW (“Frampton”). Owned by the municipality of Frampton at 33,3% and, after closing of the transaction, by Boralex at 66,7%, the … Continue reading Boralex acquires wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
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Samsung, Pattern Energy and Six Nations Complete Wind Energy Project in Ontario with Siemens wind turbines
“Wind power provides clean, emission-free electricity for Ontarians while creating thousands of jobs and economic opportunities,” said Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy. “Collaborative projects like this one will help wind reach 15 per cent of the province’s installed capacity by 2025.”Ontario’s newest wind facility is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) … Continue reading Samsung, Pattern Energy and Six Nations Complete Wind Energy Project in Ontario with Siemens wind turbines
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Atlantis Awarded Feed-in Tariff for 4.5MW of Tidal Energy in Canada
tlantis Resources Limited’s Canadian subsidiary has been awarded a Feed-in Tariff for up to 4.5 megawatts of tidal generation to be deployed at the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Developmental Feed-In-Tariff award of C$530 (£292) per megawatt hour (MWh) provides revenue support for Atlantis to deploy and operate … Continue reading Atlantis Awarded Feed-in Tariff for 4.5MW of Tidal Energy in Canada
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