Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (“RCM”) are pleased to officially inaugurate the Témiscouata Wind Farms after commissioning the first 23.5 MW in December 2014. Jean D’Amour, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions and Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, stated that “wind power is undoubtedly an industry with a … Continue reading Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
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Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects
This past November, Senvion Canada Inc. completed the commissioning of the Springwood and Whittington wind farms in Southern Ontario. These projects, in conjunction with German developer wpd, are Senvion Canada’s second and third wind projects in the province; Oxley being the first, bringing the company’s footprint in Ontario to 24 MW. Senvion delivered, installed and … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects
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Toronto a hub for electric vehicles in Canada
These fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are the stars of a five-day event, on until Friday, January 16, marking a special milestone – the 10,000th electric vehicle sold in Canada. Hosted by Plug ’n Drive, a non-profit organization working to educate and help accelerate the adoption of electric cars in Canada, EV 10,000 … Continue reading Toronto a hub for electric vehicles in Canada
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1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada has set a record for the installation of new wind energy capacity. A total of 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014, with most growth centred in Ontario (850 MW), … Continue reading 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
Continue readingBoralex acquires wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announces the acquisition of the equity interest owned by Northland Power Inc. into the Frampton community wind power project which has a total capacity of 24 MW (“Frampton”). Owned by the municipality of Frampton at 33,3% and, after closing of the transaction, by Boralex at 66,7%, the … Continue reading Boralex acquires wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
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Samsung, Pattern Energy and Six Nations Complete Wind Energy Project in Ontario with Siemens wind turbines
“Wind power provides clean, emission-free electricity for Ontarians while creating thousands of jobs and economic opportunities,” said Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy. “Collaborative projects like this one will help wind reach 15 per cent of the province’s installed capacity by 2025.”Ontario’s newest wind facility is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) … Continue reading Samsung, Pattern Energy and Six Nations Complete Wind Energy Project in Ontario with Siemens wind turbines
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Atlantis Awarded Feed-in Tariff for 4.5MW of Tidal Energy in Canada
tlantis Resources Limited’s Canadian subsidiary has been awarded a Feed-in Tariff for up to 4.5 megawatts of tidal generation to be deployed at the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Developmental Feed-In-Tariff award of C$530 (£292) per megawatt hour (MWh) provides revenue support for Atlantis to deploy and operate … Continue reading Atlantis Awarded Feed-in Tariff for 4.5MW of Tidal Energy in Canada
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Senvion (Suzlon) completes first phase of 350 MW wind farm in Canada
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has just completed commissioning of phase one of the wind project Rivière-du-Moulin. So far, 75 of 175 Senvion MM82 and MM92 type wind turbines in a special cold climate version (CCV) have been installed and commissioned. … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) completes first phase of 350 MW wind farm in Canada
Continue readingBoralex achieves milestones for wind farm projects in France and Canada
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) announces that its subsidiary Boralex Europe S.A. has completed commercial commissioning of the Fortel-Bonnières wind farm with a total installed capacity of 23 MW. “Commissioning the Fortel-Bonnières site brings installed wind power capacity in France to 250 MW and chalks up one more milestone towards our growth objective,” stated … Continue reading Boralex achieves milestones for wind farm projects in France and Canada
Continue readingBoralex commissions two Quebec wind energy projects with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. has announced commissioning of two wind energy projects in Quebec. With partner Temiscouata Regional County Municipality, Boralex has commissioned the 23.5 MW Temiscouata 1 community wind farm. The wind power project features 10 Enercon wind turbines and is the first phase of a 75.2 MW wind farm. Boralex notes that work on the … Continue reading Boralex commissions two Quebec wind energy projects with Enercon wind turbines
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EDF Energies Nouvelles completes Le Granit wind farm in Canada
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group and Énergie du Granit, today celebrated the completion of the Le Granit Wind Farm. Located on the lands of the municipality of Saint-Robert-Bellarmin, in the RCM (Regional County Municipality) of Le Granit, administrative region of Estrie, the project exemplifies the importance of collaboration and … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles completes Le Granit wind farm in Canada
Continue readingNextEra Energy Canada announces commercial operation of its Jericho Wind Energy Centre
NextEra Energy Canada, LP, today announced that its affiliates have achieved commercial operation at their Jericho Wind Energy Centre. The 149-megawatt wind energy centre is capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 37,500 homes via its 92 GE wind turbines. “This project is significant not only because of the emissions-free electricity it … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada announces commercial operation of its Jericho Wind Energy Centre
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Canada enters the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) market
Canada’s 1st Concentrated Solar Power Plant. The one-megawatt concentrated thermal solar plant in Medicine Hat is the first in Canada and the first at this high of a latitude. More than three years ago Ted Clugston was showing me around the small southern Alberta city of Medicine Hat for our pilot episode. He pointed to … Continue reading Canada enters the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) market
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EDF EN Canada and Énergie du Granit Announce the Commissioning of Le Granit Wind Farm
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, and Énergie du Granit Inc. announced today that the 24.6 megawatt (MW) Le Granit Wind Project has declared commercial operation. The wind power project represents a joint-ownership undertaking formed by EDF EN Canada and Énergie du Granit, a company wholly owned by the MRC … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Énergie du Granit Announce the Commissioning of Le Granit Wind Farm
Continue readingEDF EN Canada begins construction on Quebec wind farm
Following the Government of Québec issuance of the decree authorizing the construction and operation of Mont-Rothery, EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, today announced that the construction phase of the 74 megawatt (MW) Mont-Rothery wind project has commenced. Mont-Rothery Wind Project, consisting of 37 wind turbines supplied by Senvion, is … Continue reading EDF EN Canada begins construction on Quebec wind farm
Continue readingQuebec’s wind power industry welcomes move towards new energy policy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) welcomes the initiative that the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Pierre Arcand, announced today to develop a new energy policy in Quebec. CanWEA is prepared to work with the Quebec government, industry and the new wind energy task force, to review and strengthen Quebec’s wind energy policy. … Continue reading Quebec’s wind power industry welcomes move towards new energy policy
Continue readingSenvion (Suzlon) wins 150 Megawatt wind power contract for Canadian wind farm
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed a contract for the delivery of its 3.2M114 Cold Climate Version type turbines to the 150 Megawatt (MW) Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n (MU) wind farm in Quebec, Canada. With almost 500 MW installed in Europe, the … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) wins 150 Megawatt wind power contract for Canadian wind farm
Continue readingOne of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders is coming to a close, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is delighted to see one of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders coming to a close. Altogether, 54 projects totalling 6,625.7 MW of wind energy have been submitted to Hydro?Québec Distribution as part of a call for tenders for the production of 450 MW of energy, 300 MW of … Continue reading One of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders is coming to a close, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association
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Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
A Health Canada study has found no evidence to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and health effects reported by people living near the towering structures. The year-long study explored the relationship between exposure to noise and health effects reported by people living near wind turbines. The study included a detailed … Continue reading Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
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Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
Increasing its identified growth opportunities, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced the addition of 150 megawatts (MW) of the 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights Largest wind project in Ontario … Continue reading Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
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