Canada now has about 5,700 megawatts (MW) of installed wind-generating capacity. Wind energy installations now exist in every province. Last year was a record year for the wind industry in Canada, with approximately 1,300 MW of new capacity installed, the most to be installed in Canada in a single year. Many in the industry predict … Continue reading Wind and Solar Join Forces to Enhance Canada’s Two Largest Renewable Energy Events
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Hatch is a key player in Alberta’s wind energy generation
An article in the September 2012 issue of enerG magazine on wind power in the Canadian province of Alberta focused on Hatch’s involvement with Suncor’s 88-MW Wintering Hills project, located in southern Alberta. Wintering Hills is the largest wind power project in the province and Hatch’s fifth wind project in Alberta, after Taber, Chin Chute, … Continue reading Hatch is a key player in Alberta’s wind energy generation
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Acciona Windpower is awarded a 30 MW supply contract for a wind farm on Canada’s eastern seaboard
Joe Baker, CEO of Acciona Windpower North America, stated that “we’re very excited to partner with Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation on the first Canadian installation of our AW3000 turbine. PEI Energy Corporation has done an excellent job in selecting a turbine that will deliver low-cost, clean energy to its customers”. The contract with PEI … Continue reading Acciona Windpower is awarded a 30 MW supply contract for a wind farm on Canada’s eastern seaboard
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Chinese wind power developer works on Canadian project
A new wind farm in Ontario will add 100 MW of clean energy to the region’s electricity grid. The Dufferin wind farm, located in Melanchthon County, is being developed by Longyuan Canada Renewables Ltd., a subsidiary of China Long Yuan Power Generation, China’s largest wind power developer. GE will supply 31 of its 1.6-100 wind … Continue reading Chinese wind power developer works on Canadian project
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Nova Scotia minister optimistic about job growth at wind farm parts plant
Wind turbines generate power on Dalhousie Mountain. Nova Scotia’s economic development minister says he remains hopeful that a wind farm parts manufacturer that the provincial government has a stake in will generate more jobs even though it’s fallen short of anticipated employment targets. The government announced in 2010 it would spend $60 million as part … Continue reading Nova Scotia minister optimistic about job growth at wind farm parts plant
Continue readingCanWEA responds to wind power worker threatened with gun
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) said it is issuing a call for a respectful and fact-based dialogue on wind turbines after a construction worker on a wind farm project was reportedly threatened with death in West Grey, Ontario, on July 26, by a man armed with a shotgun. According to CBC News Canada, Jeff Damen … Continue reading CanWEA responds to wind power worker threatened with gun
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Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Finavera Wind Energy (TSX-V: FVR) to acquire its Wildmare wind energy project located in British Columbia, Canada. The purchase price of this asset will be approximately $22.0 million, subject to adjustments based on the realization … Continue reading Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
Continue readingFinavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce it has signed a binding Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the 77 megawatt (“MW”) Wildmare Wind Energy Project for approximately $22,000,000 to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex”). The Wildmare Wind Energy Project, located near the community … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
Continue readingWind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., a Canadian independent renewable power producer, on July 26 said it has entered into an agreement with Finavera Wind Energy to acquire its Wildmare wind farm in British Columbia, Canada for approximately C$22 million ($21.8 million). The amount to be paid is subject to adjustments, depending on certain milestones and events. … Continue reading Wind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
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Quebec Set To Add Another 700MW of Wind Energy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds today’s Québec government announcement of a fourth call for tenders for the commissioning of a new 700-MW wind energy block. In issuing this new call for tenders, Québec Premier Jean Charest reaffirms his government’s commitment to renewable energy by seeking to attain the 4,000-MW objective set in its … Continue reading Quebec Set To Add Another 700MW of Wind Energy
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Innergex and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi annouce a partnership agreement for the development of a wind farm
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi (the Mi’gmaq of Quebec) announce that they have concluded a partnership agreement for the development, financing, construction, and operation of a large wind farm on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec, in Canada. The two partners believe that this project corresponds perfectly … Continue reading Innergex and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi annouce a partnership agreement for the development of a wind farm
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Wind energy call for tenders
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds today’s Québec government announcement of a fourth call for tenders for the commissioning of a new 700-MW wind energy block. In issuing this new call for tenders, Québec Premier Jean Charest reaffirms his government’s commitment to renewable energy by seeking to attain the 4,000-MW objective set in its … Continue reading Wind energy call for tenders
Continue readingWind energy is safe
Calls for a moratorium on wind energy development pending results of a Health Canada study are not warranted because the balance of scientific and medical evidence to date clearly concludes that sound from wind turbines does not adversely impact human health, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). “The vast majority of Canadians choose wind … Continue reading Wind energy is safe
Continue readingFinavera Wind Energy Receives Construction Permit for Tumbler Ridge Wind Farm
Finavera Wind Energy has received a General Area Licence of Occupation (the “Licence”) for the 47 megawatt Tumbler Ridge Wind Power Project located in northeastern British Columbia.
Continue readingChina to release plan on solar energy
The goal is included in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) for renewable energy, which is expected to be released soon by the State Council.
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles and DONG Energy team up to jointly respond to the offshore wind power in France
With over 20 years’ experience in the Northern European offshore wind farm market, DONG Energy will bring its expertise as a specialist and pioneer in offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingUS Government Purchases a Fleet of the Electric Vehicles Leaf
The government purchases 116 electric cars with lithium ion batteries for its Electric Vehicle Pilot Program and ordinary citizens follow right behind.
Continue readingEnel Green Power: A positive trend also in the first trimester
Enel Green Power generates power from all renewable resources, with a vast, balanced portfolio of plants using wind energy, hydroelectric, geothermal energy, solar power and biomass.
Continue readingGlobal Market Outlook for Solar Energy Photovoltaics until 2015
The solar power PV market experienced unprecedented growth in 2010. Capacity additions grew from 7.2 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2009 to 16.6 GW in 2010 thus making solar photovoltaic power the leading renewable energy.
Continue readingKYOCERA supplies 6MW of solar modules for solar power plant in Italy
Kyocera Corporation announced that it has supplied approximately 6-megawatts (MW) of the company’s multicrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar energy plant near Turin, Italy.
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