NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy Centre. The project, located in Wellington County, Ontario, is comprised of 10 Siemens wind turbines and is capable of generating enough power for approximately 5,700 homes in an average … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
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WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
The requirement that 50% of wind energy projects are sourced locally to qualify for Feed-in Tariff support in the Canadian province of Ontario is illegal, the World Trade Organisation ruled yesterday. The ruling, following challenges by Japan and the EU, sends a clear message to other governments with such requirements for wind power – Brazil, … Continue reading WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
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Finavera Wind Energy Signs Agreement for $40 Million Sale of British Columbia Wind Energy Project Portfolio
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’, ‘Finavera’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce that after a thorough review of a number of corporate transaction options and numerous proposals from interested parties, Finavera’s Special Committee of the Board has recommended and approved the signing of an agreement with Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy Signs Agreement for $40 Million Sale of British Columbia Wind Energy Project Portfolio
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Celebration of wind energy investment in Southern Ontario
The press has been invited to attend an announcement of multi-million dollar investment in Southern Ontario and contract signature for 105 MW of wind energy on Monday at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The invitation states REpower Systems Inc. and wpd Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of wpd Europe, will be officially signing a contract … Continue reading Celebration of wind energy investment in Southern Ontario
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Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
The agreement is Siemens’ first 10-year wind service contract extension in Canada and includes the company’s blade modernization product, the Power Curve Upgrade, for the 44 SWT-2.3-93 units at Port Alma and the four SWT-2.3-93 units at Chatham Kent. Siemens Canada Ltd. has been awarded a long-term wind power service contract for 48 SWT-2.3-93 and … Continue reading Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
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Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
Cartier Wind Energy announced the operation of its Gros-Morne Phase II wind project, powered by 74 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines and located in the Gaspésie region of Québec. The amount of energy generated by the Gros-Morne wind farm can power approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec. Gros-Morne I and II combined … Continue reading Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
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Cartier énergie éolienne officially launches operations at the Gros-Morne-Sainte-Madeleine wind farm
Cartier Énergie éolienne is pleased to announce today with the Minister Delegate of the Gaspé region and deputy of Gaspé, Mr. Gaétan Lelièvre, Member of Parliament Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapedia, Mr. Jean-François Fortin, as well as the prefect and mayors of the region, the official opening of the wind farm Gros Morne Phase II Sainte-Madeleine whose commercial … Continue reading Cartier énergie éolienne officially launches operations at the Gros-Morne-Sainte-Madeleine wind farm
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Juhl Wind enters JV to acquire existing wind farms throughout the United States and Canada
Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTCQB: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, is pleased to announce that it recently formed a joint venture with Boulder, Colorado-based 8030 Companies with a focus on the acquisition of existing wind farms and other clean energy assets across the United States and Canada. The joint venture has conducted preliminary discussions … Continue reading Juhl Wind enters JV to acquire existing wind farms throughout the United States and Canada
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Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high technology batteries for industry, has been selected by Cowessess First Nation (CFN) to design, produce and install a Battery Energy Storage System including two Intensium® Max 20E lithium-ion battery containers as part of the High Wind and Storage Project near the City of Regina, Saskatchewan. he … Continue reading Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
TransCanada Corp. has announced that the Gros-Morne wind farm has been completed and officially commissioned in Quebec. TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) today announced the completion of the Quebec-based Gros-Morne wind farm, the final phase of Cartier Wind Energy. Gros-Morne was officially commissioned early on the morning of November 6, 2012. This emission-free wind … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
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Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce the election of the following industry professionals to its Board of Directors for 2012-2013 at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto Oct. 16: Adarsh Mehta, Director of Development, Acciona Wind Energy Canada – Ms. Mehta has been involved in the wind industry for the … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
The Canadian wind energy industry last night celebrated visionary leaders and clean energy pioneers as annual awards were handed out at the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario. The event is the largest wind energy conference in Canada, and hosted more than 2,500 professionals from the wind energy industry … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
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WWF Aims for 600,000 Electric Vehicles in Canada by 2020
WWF-Canada announced the launch of Transportation rEVolution, a program aimed at reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation by encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs). A recent Environics study commissioned by WWF-Canada showed that while Canadians overwhelmingly support EVs (73 per cent support government actions to promote electric cars), they are unclear on … Continue reading WWF Aims for 600,000 Electric Vehicles in Canada by 2020
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continuing its expansion in the North American wind energy sector, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of its first wind power plant in Canada, the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin facility in Quebec. This achievement is the first of a seven-project programme totalising 1003.2 MW. Located in Quebec province, in the southeastern Estrie region, the Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continue readingWind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released the forecast at its annual conference in Toronto. Canada commissioned 1.267GW in new wind energy capacity in 2011 representing C$3.1bn ($3.16bn) in new investment. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is forecasting nearly 20 per cent growth in wind energy capacity in Canada in 2012. An additional 1,200 … Continue reading Wind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
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Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is growing at a fast rate in Canada, as the government employs various initiatives to support the rapid deployment of solar PV energy sources, states a new report by power experts GlobalData. The new report* portrays Ontario as a leading beacon in the renewable energy industry, as the Canadian state sees … Continue reading Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
Continue readingGE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
Continue readingWind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
CanWEA expects new wind energy projects to add almost 1,200 MW of clean energy by the close of 2012. Wind energy’s contribution of clean power to the country’s electricity supply is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by the end of 2012, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) says. In 2012, Canada will … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
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Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
Vestas has secured 10-year service agreements from International Power Canada covering 276 wind turbines at eight power plants in Canada. The service agreements, totalling 533 MW, include 335 MW for existing wind power plants in New Brunswick, Ontario and Prince Edward Island. It also encompasses 198 MW for two projects in Ontario that will be … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
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Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) reaffirmed the wind energy industry’s commitment to respecting and protecting wildlife habitat and the environment in the wake of the release of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s Annual Report Part II. Indeed, the wind energy industry globally and here in Ontario has a strong track record of partnering with academic … Continue reading Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
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