The K2 Wind Power Facility (“K2 Wind”) in Ontario held a Grand Opening Event hosted by Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (“Samsung”), Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (Pattern Energy”). One of Canada’s largest wind power facilities, the 270 megawatt (MW) K2 Wind facility is located in the … Continue reading Grand opening of 270 MW K2 wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind facilities
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Ontario ERT clears way for two Capstone wind power projects
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced today that the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT), an administrative tribunal that considers appeals from the general public in relation to an approval granted to a green energy project by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the “Ministry”), this week dismissed appeals initiated in relation to two of the … Continue reading Ontario ERT clears way for two Capstone wind power projects
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Boralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (BLX) announces the closing of a project financing totalling $81.4 million for the Frampton community wind farm. Financing for the 24MW wind farm, located in the Frampton municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, consisted of: a C$73.5 million construction loan, to be converted into a term loan with an … Continue reading Boralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines
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GE’s 3.2-103 and 2.75-120 Wind Turbines Selected to Wind Power British Columbia’s Largest Wind Farm
GE confirmed that it will supply Pattern Development with 61 wind turbines for its 180 megawatt (MW) Meikle wind farm, located approximately 33 kilometers north of Tumbler Ridge in the Peace Region of British Columbia. The 61 wind turbines will combine 35 of GE’s 3.2-103 units with 26 of its 2.75-120 wind turbines, using a … Continue reading GE’s 3.2-103 and 2.75-120 Wind Turbines Selected to Wind Power British Columbia’s Largest Wind Farm
Continue readingHydro-Québec issues a call for tenders for all wind power plants under contract
Hydro-Québec Distribution issued has a call for tenders for the purchase of wind power integration service for all wind farms under contract. Given the intermittent nature of wind power, such a service is required in order to balance wind power generation on Hydro-Québec’s transmission grid, in real-time. The wind power integration service required in this … Continue reading Hydro-Québec issues a call for tenders for all wind power plants under contract
Continue readingWind power in Canada: EDF EN Canada Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm with 175 Senvion wind turbines
Project will be the largest wind energy facility in Canada at 350 megawatt (MW) total under a single Power Purchase Agreement. EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, today held a dedication ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Project. Once completed Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Project will be the largest wind energy facility … Continue reading Wind power in Canada: EDF EN Canada Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Rivière-du-Moulin Wind Farm with 175 Senvion wind turbines
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Nexans EHV cable to connect Canada’s Grand Bend Wind Farm
More renewable energy will flow to communities in the Canadian province of Ontario through a multi-million Canadian dollar cable connection to be provided by Nexans, in conjunction with project partners Black & McDonald, the electrical services contractor, and AMEC Foster Wheeler, the leading global Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) firm. Northland Power is constructing the … Continue reading Nexans EHV cable to connect Canada’s Grand Bend Wind Farm
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Pattern Development completes C$393 million financing of 180 MW Meikle wind farm in British Columbia
Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced the completion of C$393 million in financing of its 180 megawatt (MW) Meikle Wind power project located in British Columbia, approximately 33 km north of Tumbler Ridge. Meikle Wind, which is expected to commence commercial operation in late 2016, is the largest wind power project in British … Continue reading Pattern Development completes C$393 million financing of 180 MW Meikle wind farm in British Columbia
Continue readingCapstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (TSX:CSE)(TSX:CSE.DB.A)(TSX:CSE.PR.A)(TSX:CPW.DB) (the “Corporation”) today announced that it has secured a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the 10-megawatt Snowy Ridge Wind Park. REAs are a required step in Ontario for wind, solar and bio-energy generation facilities to proceed to the construction phase. The … Continue reading Capstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects
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Canada’s wind energy industry reaches another significant milestone
As Global Wind Day celebrations take place around the globe the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada’s wind energy industry has taken another significant leap forward. With the commissioning of the K2 Wind Power Project in southwestern Ontario this month, Canada has now become the 7th country in the world … Continue reading Canada’s wind energy industry reaches another significant milestone
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38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
Some critics of wind energy love to point out that while wind energy is making a significant and rapidly growing contribution to electricity generation in Canada and around the world, its overall contribution is still relatively small compared to conventional sources of electricity generation. What these critics fail to recognize is that the contribution made … Continue reading 38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
Continue readingBoralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex announced the signature of a conditional buy/sell option for a 25% economic interest in the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project in which Enercon is the majority owner (the “Option”). The total investment planned for this major undertaking is between $900 million and $950 million and Boralex will immediately begin coordination of the project construction phase … Continue reading Boralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
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K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
Following 18 months of construction, the K2 Wind Power Facility (“K2 Wind”) in Ontario reached commercial operation on May 29, 2015. One of Canada’s largest wind projects, the 270 megawatt (MW) facility is owned and operated by Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Capital Power LP (collectively, “Capital Power”), Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (“Samsung”), and … Continue reading K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
Continue readingSamsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario
The North Kent Wind project will bring substantial economic benefits to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) today announced that North Kent Wind, a 100 megawatt (MW) wind power project located in the Regional Municipality of Chatham-Kent, has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario
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Siemens gets 100-MW wind turbine order for Ontario wind farm
As part of the wind turbine deal, Siemens will supply, install and commission 40 SWT-3.2-113 direct drive wind turbines. Grand Bend Wind Limited Partnership, a partnership between Northland Power, a Canadian power producer based in Toronto, and two local First Nations, the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation), will construct the … Continue reading Siemens gets 100-MW wind turbine order for Ontario wind farm
Continue readingOntario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) launch of a 565 MW renewable energy request for proposals (RFP) of which 300 MW will be dedicated to wind energy. This is the first of three RFPs under IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) competitive process that supports Ontario’s targeted goal of … Continue reading Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
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EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm
Under the third competitive tender launched by Hydro-Québec Distribution in 2013, EDF Energies Nouvelles was awarded, via its local subsidiary EDF EN Canada, the 224.4 MW Nicolas-Riou wind farm project in Quebec, for which a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed with the Canadian company. The Nicolas-Riou wind farm project is located … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm
Continue readingPattern Development Secures PPA for 147 MW Wind Energy Project in Québec
Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced that its Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec. The 147 megawatt (MW) project is located approximately 50 kilometers south of Québec City, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. Pattern Development has partnered with Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada) … Continue reading Pattern Development Secures PPA for 147 MW Wind Energy Project in Québec
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Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
Pattern Energy Group Inc., today announced the addition of the 147 megawatt (MW) Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec Pattern Development’s first wind project in Québec Increases identified ROFO list to … Continue reading Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
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Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
Siemens Canada was one of the leading companies in the Canadian wind market in 2014, contributing to more than half of the 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity installed. That momentum is reinforced today with the completion of the 1,000th blade at Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. The production of 1,000 … Continue reading Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
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