“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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Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
Increasing its identified growth opportunities, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced the addition of 150 megawatts (MW) of the 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights Largest wind project in Ontario … Continue reading Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
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Siemens to provide wind turbines for Cedar Point II Wind Farm
Siemens Canada Limited will provide delivery and installation of 46 SWT-2.3-113 direct-drive wind turbines to the Cedar Point project in Sarnia, ON. The 100 MW agreement also includes a 2-year service and maintenance agreement, ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of the wind turbines. All 138 55 -meter blades will be manufactured at the Siemens … Continue reading Siemens to provide wind turbines for Cedar Point II Wind Farm
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Construction has begun on the 180 MW Armow Wind farm in Ontario
Siemens Canada announced that it will supply, install and commission wind turbines for Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development). The SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines for the Armow Wind project will be located in the municipality of Kincardine. This 180 MW project will generate clean power for approximately 70,000 Ontario homes, … Continue reading Construction has begun on the 180 MW Armow Wind farm in Ontario
Continue readingPattern 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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NextEra 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
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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 readingOntario PCs new energy prescription ignores affordable wind energy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today urged the Ontario PC Party to reassess its energy policy platform, and to acknowledge that affordable energy for Ontario should include wind energy – a clean, renewable and cost-competitive source of electricity supply. “Independent analyses by the energy consulting firm Power Advisory LLC show that wind energy was … Continue reading Ontario PCs new energy prescription ignores affordable wind energy
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Siemens receives wind energy order for largest wind farm in Ontario, Canada
K2 Wind Ontario to feature 140 Siemens SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines. Wind power for 100,000 Canadian households. Siemens Energy announced a major wind turbine and service order in Canada at the AWEA WINDPOWER tradeshow in Las Vegas. Along with the South Kent Wind Farm in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the 270-MW K2 Wind Ontario (K2 Wind) Project will … Continue reading Siemens receives wind energy order for largest wind farm in Ontario, Canada
Continue readingSamsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
The largest wind project in Canada is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (Pattern Energy) today announced its South Kent Wind project has completed construction and is fully operational. The 270 megawatt (MW) South Kent Wind project is the largest wind power facility … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
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Financing for Canada Wind Farm
Samsung C&T Corp. (000830), Pattern Energy Group Inc. and Capital Power Corp. (CPX) started construction on a 270-megawatt wind farm in Canada after arranging $850 million in financing. The K2 Wind Power Project near Goderich, in southern Ontario, will provide energy for about 100,000 homes, San Francisco-based Pattern said today in statement. The construction loan … Continue reading Financing for Canada Wind Farm
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Wind energy contributes to improvement of Ontario’s electricity grid stability and reliability
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) reported in its 18-month Outlook that the connection of new wind and other renewable energy is being achieved without any impact on the reliability of Ontario’s electricity system. IESO stated late last week that the retirement of coal-fired generation combined with transmission-ready renewable wind and solar power has put … Continue reading Wind energy contributes to improvement of Ontario’s electricity grid stability and reliability
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Senvion (Suzlon) commissions its first Ontario wind farm
Senvion has completed commissioning of the Oxley wind farm. Senvion says this is the first Ontario project out of a pipeline of about 200 MW the German wind turbine supplier has contracted in the province so far. Located in Essex County, the wind farm features three Senvion MM92 wind turbines on 100-meter towers. The wind … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) commissions its first Ontario wind farm
Continue readingHiring begins as K2 Wind Power Project moves forward, creating jobs and investment in Ontario
The K2 Wind Power Project (K2 Wind) has begun hiring workers for the construction of one of Ontario’s most promising renewable energy projects following a ruling by the Environmental Review Tribunal, which dismissed the appeal of K2’s Renewable Energy Approval. The 270 megawatt (MW) K2 wind power project will use 140 Ontario-made wind turbines. Over … Continue reading Hiring begins as K2 Wind Power Project moves forward, creating jobs and investment in Ontario
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EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, has executed a project finance structure agreement for its first wind farm in Canada. The South Branch project located in Ontario with an installed capacity of 30 MW has secured a 20 year Feed-in … Continue reading EDP Renov
Continue readingIESO confirms wind energy doubles contribution to Ontario electricity supply within past four years
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased the 2013 Ontario Electricity Data report of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) confirms that the production of wind energy in Ontario has doubled over the past four years and that wind energy is poised to reach critical mass in meeting Ontario’s electricity supply needs. In the … Continue reading IESO confirms wind energy doubles contribution to Ontario electricity supply within past four years
Continue readingProduction of wind energy in Ontario has doubled over last four years, reaching 5.2 TWh in 2013
The amount of wind energy produced in Ontario has been on a steady incline in recent years, and last year was enough to power 550,000 homes in the province, according to a new report. In its 2013 Ontario Electricity Data report, the province
Continue readingPattern Energy Announces Acquisition of Two Wind Power Projects From Pattern Development
Pattern Energy Group (TSX:PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced it has agreed to acquire two wind power projects from its majority shareholder, Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”), for total cash consideration of US$202.4 million. Acquisition Highlights Adds 214 MW (an increase of 21%) in net capacity when completed, increasing Pattern Energy’s portfolio to 1,255 MW … Continue reading Pattern Energy Announces Acquisition of Two Wind Power Projects From Pattern Development
Continue readingRenewable Energy Approval Granted to Bow Lake Wind Farm
Nodin Kitagan Limited Partnership and Nodin Kitagan 2 Limited Partnership (together “Nodin Kitagan”) today announced that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has granted a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) for the 58.32 megawatt Bow Lake Wind Project (“Bow Lake”). Nodin Kitagan is a partnership between Batchewana First Nation (“BFN”) and BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”) and … Continue reading Renewable Energy Approval Granted to Bow Lake Wind Farm
Continue readingWind energy continues to support Ontario’s electricity supply under new energy plan
Ontario plans to contract 600MW of wind energy in 2014 and 2015 under a new competitive procurement process. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased the Government of Ontario has today indicated that wind energy will make an important contribution to Ontario’s limited, short-term needs for new electricity supply. As part of the Long-Term … Continue reading Wind energy continues to support Ontario’s electricity supply under new energy plan
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