Cascades and Rackam started work on the ground-level facility in June, installing a powerful concentrated solar power (CSP) system. Pierre Arcand, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan, Mario Plourde , President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades, and Mathieu Chagnon , President of Rackam, inaugurated the Alain-Lemaire Solar … Continue reading First Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant for process heat has been inaugurated in Quebec (Canada)
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Canadian Wind Energy Association calls on BC Government to consider all renewable energy options
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today called on the Government of British Columbia to take into consideration a broader range of cost-competitive, clean energy options as it determines whether or not to proceed with the Site C hydroelectric project. “Wind energy now represents the bulk of BC’s lowest-cost, emission free renewable energy generation opportunities,” … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association calls on BC Government to consider all renewable energy options
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Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) – 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition – October 27 – 29, 2014
Who: The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs USA proudly welcomes Canadian and international wind and renewable energy experts to gather at CanWEA’s 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition on October 27-29, 2014 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Québec. What: CanWEA’s 2014 Conference & Exhibition is Canada’s largest wind energy … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) – 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition – October 27 – 29, 2014
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EDF EN Canada completes La Mitis wind power project in Quebec
EDF EN Canada, aunit of of EDF Energies Nouvelles, has completed the La Mitis wind power project in Quebec. The wind farm, which features 12 Senvion turbines, is situated in the unorganized territory Lac-à-la-Croix in the MRC de La Mitis, administrative region of the Bas-St-Laurent. Community partner Energie Renouvelable de la Mitis holds 30% … Continue reading EDF EN Canada completes La Mitis wind power project in Quebec
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Albertans solidly support development of more wind energy
Environmentally and economically, there are too many upsides to renewables like wind energy for Alberta to ignore. This is confirmed by recent public opinion research done by Nanos Research on behalf of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Nanos Research examined the views of Albertans on a wide range of electricity issues, focusing on the … Continue reading Albertans solidly support development of more wind energy
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Pattern Energy Signs PPA Deals for Wind Energy and Solar Power
Pattern Energy Group LP, the closely held developer associated with Pattern Energy Group Inc., has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for a wind farm in Ontario. The 100-megawatt Belle River project is the fifth Pattern Energy is building in Ontario with Samsung Electronics Co.’s renewables unit, the San Francisco-based developer said today in a … Continue reading Pattern Energy Signs PPA Deals for Wind Energy and Solar Power
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Canada falls behind global growth of offshore wind energy
A new report from British-based research firm GlobalData says offshore wind power will continue its dramatic expansion for the rest of this decade. Power produced from turbines located in oceans grew from less than one gigawatt in 2006 to 7.1 GW in 2013, and will rise to almost 40 GW by 2020, the report predicts. … Continue reading Canada falls behind global growth of offshore wind energy
Continue readingAlberta makes good on plan to harness wind power
“We have over 750 wind turbines. It’s quite amazing for the province,” says wind energy community liaison, Kris Hodgson. “We have about 1,100 megawatts of wind energy being produced which is quite substantial. (It) powers about 600,000 homes and the majority of all the wind farms are down here in the south.” The province is … Continue reading Alberta makes good on plan to harness wind power
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate Jim Prentice on his first-ballot victory on Saturday, and stands ready to work with his government to ensure wind energy continues on its path as an established and growing player in the Alberta electricity market. One of Mr. Prentice’s five campaign priorities was to establish … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy conference program announced
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Hannover Fairs USA have announced the formal conference program for CanWEA’s annual exhibition to be held from October 27-29, 2014, in Montreal, Quebec. The 2014 conference program will focus on a wide range of topics of interest to Canadian and international wind energy investors, including Canadian market growth … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy conference program announced
Continue readingNextEra Energy Canada announces completion of two Wind Power Centres in Middlesex County
NextEra Energy Canada, LP, today announced that its affiliates have achieved commercial operation at their Adelaide and Bornish Wind Energy Centres. The 60-megawatt Adelaide Wind Energy Centre and the 73-megawatt Bornish Wind Energy Centre are capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 33,000 homes in Ontario. “In addition to supplying emissions-free electricity to … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada announces completion of two Wind Power Centres in Middlesex County
Continue readingNextEra completed a Canadian wind energy center
The wind farm will provide power to the municipalities of Bluewater and South Huron under Ontario’s feed-in tariff program. NextEra Energy, the second-largest U.S. utility owner, has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to build a $300 million wind farm near the Lake Huron shoreline. NextEra’s Canada unit expects to … Continue reading NextEra completed a Canadian wind energy center
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Quebec wind power
At least one wind power executive rejoiced Thursday at the announcement that Quebec is forming a task force on how best to tap the province’s commercial wind potential. “I’m very confident this is a good announcement and there will be a lot of good coming out of it,” said Eva Lotta Schmidt, business development manager … Continue reading Quebec wind power
Continue readingNew task force created in wind energy sector
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased by the Quebec government’s announcement today of the creation of a task force in the wind energy sector. CanWEA is confident this initiative will serve to strengthen the wind energy sector in Quebec, and CanWEA will actively participate in the task force to further promote the merits … Continue reading New task force created in wind energy sector
Continue readingPattern Development receives environmental assessment certificate for Meikle Wind Power project in Canada
Reaching a key milestone in the development process, Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development” or the “Company”) today announced it has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for its Meikle Wind project, a 185 megawatt (MW) wind power project located in British Columbia. “This is Pattern Development’s first project in British Columbia, expanding the Company’s presence … Continue reading Pattern Development receives environmental assessment certificate for Meikle Wind Power project in Canada
Continue readingEDF EN Canada and Enbridge Dedicate the 300 Megawatt Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. dedicated the 300 megawatt (MW) Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project today. Located in Vulcan County, Alberta, the project is the largest investment in wind energy in Western Canada. EDF EN Canada and Enbridge officials joined Alberta Energy Minister Diana McQueen, Derrick Annable, … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge Dedicate the 300 Megawatt Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
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Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec
Boralex, Gaz Metro and Valener today officially inaugurated the 272MW Seigneurie de Beaupré wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind farms. “Our 100% Quebec-based consortium has invested over C$750 million to carry out this project, and over C$360 million has been invested in other homegrown companies,” said Gaz Metro president and CEO Sophie … Continue reading Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec
Continue readingEnerfin and Eolectric Club will be partner in the L’Érable Wind Farm
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Spanish Elecnor Group, and Eolectric Club, L.P. today announced an agreement for an important financial stake by Eolectric Club, L.P. in the L’Érable Wind Farm, a property of Enerfin. Enerfin will remain the majority stakeholder and operator of the wind farm. The L’Érable Wind … Continue reading Enerfin and Eolectric Club will be partner in the L’Érable Wind Farm
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Canada’s largest wind farm opens in Chatham-Kent
The wind farm utilizes 124 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines, which are estimated to produce renewable energy for up to 100,000 local homes. Chatham-Kent is now home to the largest wind farm in all of Canada. Delegates from Chatham-Kent, Samsung and Pattern Energy Group were on hand Wednesday morning, for the official opening of … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm opens in Chatham-Kent
Continue readingCanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with redesigned Power of Wind Contest
An international celebration of wind energy’s growing contribution to meeting electricity needs around the world To mark the 6th Annual Global Wind Day on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch a redesigned annual Power of Wind Contest. Students entering or in post-secondary education are eligible to submit multimedia or … Continue reading CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with redesigned Power of Wind Contest
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