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
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Pattern 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
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EDF 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
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Enerfin 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
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CanWEA 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
Continue readingCanada Installs Record Wind Energy Capacity in 2013
2013 was a record year for wind energy development in Canada with new installed capacity from 23 wind energy projects totaling nearly 1,600 MW, ranking 5th globally for new installed capacity. Canada finished 2013 with 7,802.72 MW of total installed capacity—supplying approximately 3 per cent of Canada’s electricity demand with enough power to meet the … Continue reading Canada Installs Record Wind Energy Capacity in 2013
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First wind turbines erected at Mainstream’s Oldman 2 wind farm in Canada
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has successfully erected the first of 20 wind turbines at its 46 megawatt Oldman 2 wind farm, located in Alberta, Canada. Mainstream started construction works in September 2013 and the wind farm is expected to the operational in August 2014. The wind farm is using 20 Siemens … Continue reading First wind turbines erected at Mainstream’s Oldman 2 wind farm in Canada
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Vestas wind energy secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada
Elemental Energy renews service contract for Fermeuse wind farm in Newfoundland, a 27 MW site utilising Vestas V90-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas has signed an agreement with Elemental Energy for a 10-year AOM 4000 service agreement renewal that covers the 27 MW Fermeuse wind power plant in Newfoundland, Canada. The project features nine V90-3.0 MW … Continue reading Vestas wind energy secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada
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Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
The recently-aired Sun News Network documentary Down Wind requires extensive fact checking and context clarification on its portrayal of wind energy. Documentaries have a well-earned reputation as sources of positive social influence; yet Down Wind chooses instead to try to sway viewers by ignoring overwhelming scientific evidence and global experience. Wind energy provides substantial economic … Continue reading Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the most powerful wind farm in Western Canada, of 300 MW
Continuing its development in Canada, EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Blackspring Ridge wind farm by its local subsidiary EDF EN Canada. This facility, which has 300 MW in installed capacity, is now the most powerful in Western Canada. Located close to Lethbridge in Alberta province, the Blackspring Ridge wind farm is … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the most powerful wind farm in Western Canada, of 300 MW
Continue readingLargest investment in wind energy in Western Canada
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) announced today that the 300 megawatt (MW) Blackspring Ridge Wind Project declared commercial operation on May 12, 2014. The Blackspring Ridge Project, located in Vulcan County, Alberta (50 km north of Lethbridge), started construction in May 2013 and is comprised … Continue reading Largest investment in wind energy in Western Canada
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
Continue readingFinavera completes assignment of 184MW of wind power projects to Pattern Energy
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’, ‘Finavera’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR), Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada ULC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group LP (‘Pattern’) and British Columbia Power and Hydro Authority (‘BC Hydro’), today executed agreements that provide for the Assignment of the 184 MW Meikle Wind Energy Project Electricity Purchase Agreement (‘Meikle … Continue reading Finavera completes assignment of 184MW of wind power projects to Pattern Energy
Continue readingWind 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
Continue readingEDF EN Canada signs contracts for 350 MW wind power project
EDF EN Canada Inc. and Huron-Wendat Nation today signed an agreement concerning the installation of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project on a territory of interest for the Huron-Wendat Nation. This agreement establishes a framework for the Huron-Wendat Nation and EDF EN Canada Rivière-du-Moulin L.P. business relation and seeks to ensure economic benefits for both parties. “Implementing … Continue reading EDF EN Canada signs contracts for 350 MW wind power project
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