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.\r\n\r\n“I am looking forward to a long and beneficial future and my compliments to Mr. Konrad Sioui and Mr. Jean Vincent, Grand Chief and Vice-Grand Chief of the … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Huron-Wendat Nation conclude business agreement for Rivi
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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
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Hiring 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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Vestas receives 150 MW service renewal at Canadian wind power plant
Vestas has secured a seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines at the Kent Hills wind power plant in New Brunswick, Canada. “This contract extension demonstrates our strong relationship with Canada’s largest investor-owned renewable energy provider,” said Chris Brown, president of Vestas’ sales and service division in Canada and … Continue reading Vestas receives 150 MW service renewal at Canadian wind power plant
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Wind Energy: 2013 – An Exceptional Year for Canada
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) today released its 2013 market statistics, showing global wind energy capacity has tripled over the past five years to reach a total of 318,137 MW. Despite slower growth rates in some countries, the amount of wind energy installed around the world still rose by over 12 per cent in … Continue reading Wind Energy: 2013 – An Exceptional Year for Canada
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GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
GDF SUEZ Canada Inc. and joint venture partners Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure Inc. today announced the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Project on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, entered commercial operation under a 20-year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Located about 40 kilometers west of Port Hardy within the traditional territories of … Continue reading GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
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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
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On December 18, 2013, Hydro-Québec Distribution (“HQD“) officially launched call for tenders A/O 2013-01 for the purchase of a 450 MW block of wind power (“A/O 2013-01“). college essays writing services Eagerly awaited by the industry, A/O 2013-01 comes on the heels of the Quebec Government's adoption, on November 6, 2013, of the Regulation respecting … Continue reading Hydro-Qu
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 readingConsumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
The provincial government’s new 10-year plan to meet new energy demand and keep BC Hydro rates as low as possible has received lots of attention. First and foremost, it’s important to point out the obvious: the provincial government and BC Hydro brought forward a plan to keep rates low in the face of significant cost … Continue reading Consumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
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Pattern 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
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The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) in Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines
The wind farm will supply electricity equivalent to the consumption of 32,000 homes and will help the province of reach its renewable energy targets. ACCIONA has signed a contract to supply 34 wind turbines for a 102 MW wind farm in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It will carry out the construction, internal electrical … Continue reading The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) in Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines
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Acciona has been awarded the supply of wind turbines of a 102 MW wind power project in Canada
The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) project for the province of Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower turbines ACCIONA has signed a contract to supply the 34 turbines for a 102 MW wind farm in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It will carry out the construction, internal electrical infrastructures … Continue reading Acciona has been awarded the supply of wind turbines of a 102 MW wind power project in Canada
Continue readingBlock of Wind Energy in Quebec
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased with the launch of the request for proposals, announced today by Hydro-Québec, for the production by 2017 of a 450 MW block of wind energy. This call for power will give Quebec the tools it needs to put competition to work for the benefit of its residents. … Continue reading Block of Wind Energy in Quebec
Continue readingQuebec opens tenders for 450MW of wind power to be built by 2017
Quebec’s Crown utility has issued a call for tenders for wind energy projects in the province totalling 450 megawatts (MW) it wants to go online by the end of 2017. Hydro-Québec Distribution issued the tenders for wind power production capacity of 300 MW in the Bas St-Laurent and Gaspésie?Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in southeastern Quebec, and another … Continue reading Quebec opens tenders for 450MW of wind power to be built by 2017
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Innergex and Saik’uz First Nation sign agreements for the development of a wind energy project at Nulki Hills
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) and the Saik’uz First Nation are pleased to announce the joint signing of a Letter of Intent and a Traditional Knowledge Protocol Agreement regarding the development of a wind energy project at Nulki Hills near Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The Nulki Hills prospective wind project, representing up to … Continue reading Innergex and Saik’uz First Nation sign agreements for the development of a wind energy project at Nulki Hills
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 readingVestas to make wind turbines for Canadian wind power projects
Vestas has received a 24 MW order for 12 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines from juwi Wind Canada Ltd. for four projects in Nova Scotia, Canada. Deliveries for all projects — Truro Heights, Millbrook, Whynotts and Chebucto Pockwock — are expected to occur in mid-2014 with commissioning in the second half of next year. “We … Continue reading Vestas to make wind turbines for Canadian wind power projects
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe Announce Long-Term Partnership to grow CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe announced today a long-term partnership to enhance and expand CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. Starting with CanWEA 2014 in Montreal, CanWEA and Deutsche Messe’s North American subsidiary, Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), will jointly work to organize and operate the event. my family essay “Deutsche Messe has … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe Announce Long-Term Partnership to grow CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition
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