EDP Renovables North America has begun commercial operations at the 297 MW Sharp Hills wind farm in the Canadian province of Alberta. Located in the Special Areas Township, near the villages of Sedalia and New Bridgen, the wind farm will operate under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Canadian energy infrastructure company TC Energy … Continue reading EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada
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Nordex wins an order for 49 wind turbines for wind power in Canada
Nordex 49 N155/5.X wind turbines for the Forty Mile wind farm in AlbertaNordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and commissioning of 49 wind turbines for a 280MW wind farm in Canada. The order is for N155/5.X wind turbines to be installed at the Forty Mile wind farm in Alberta. The wind farm … Continue reading Nordex wins an order for 49 wind turbines for wind power in Canada
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Pattern Energy Begins Operations at Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced today it has completed construction and begun operation at its 150 megawatt (MW) Lanfine Wind power project in Alberta, Canada. “As one of the largest operators of wind power in Canada, Pattern continues to expand its presence with its first facility … Continue reading Pattern Energy Begins Operations at Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
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EDPR and Invest Alberta Sign Agreement Aimed at Expanded Renewable Energy Investment in Alberta, Canada
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and Invest Alberta Corporation (IAC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at S&P Global’s CERAWeek committing both parties’ collaboration in spurring economic growth and high-quality job creation within the renewable energy sector in Alberta. As outlined in this MOU, EDPR NA plans to continue the development of three … Continue reading EDPR and Invest Alberta Sign Agreement Aimed at Expanded Renewable Energy Investment in Alberta, Canada
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Enel Green Power moving forward on new wind power project in Alberta
The 152 MW Grizzly Bear Creek wind farm is slated for completion by the end of 2022. The wind farm Enel Green Power’s fourth in Alberta and will bring the company’s total installed capacity to over 360 MW in the province. Enel Green Power Canada Inc. has started the main construction phase of the 152 … Continue reading Enel Green Power moving forward on new wind power project in Alberta
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Siemens Gamesa will provide wind turbines for RES’ 100-MW Hilda wind power project in Alberta
Siemens Gamesa will provide wind turbines for RES’ 100-MW Hilda wind power project in Alberta. This order includes 20 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines operating with a flexible rating up to 5.2 MW, providing wind energy for the equivalent of nearly 50,000 Alberta homes. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has signed its first project with Renewable Energy … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will provide wind turbines for RES’ 100-MW Hilda wind power project in Alberta
Continue readingPattern Energy Starts Construction of Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) announced today it has started construction of its Lanfine Wind power project in Alberta, Canada. The 150 megawatt (MW) project, which will provide enough clean energy to power approximately 25,000 homes in Alberta annually, is expected to enter full commercial operation by the end of 2022. “The Lanfine Wind … Continue reading Pattern Energy Starts Construction of Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
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Siemens Gamesa Rattlesnake 130 MW wind farm project underlines case for subsidy free clean energy in Canada
Siemens Gamesa secures contract to provide wind turbines for 130-MW BHE Canada’s wind power project. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has signed a 130 MW order to supply 26 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines to Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada for the company’s Rattlesnake Ridge wind power project, one of the first subsidy free wind farms in the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Rattlesnake 130 MW wind farm project underlines case for subsidy free clean energy in Canada
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Vestas secures 151 MW order from Capital Power
Vestas has received a 151 MW order of V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode from Capital Power for the 97 MW Whitla Wind 2 and 54 MW Whitla Wind 3 projects in Alberta, Canada. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 10-year service … Continue reading Vestas secures 151 MW order from Capital Power
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Enel Green Power fuels recovery by connecting three new wind farms in North America
Enel Green Power North America has begun operating a 50 MW expansion to the High Lonesome wind farm in Texas, increasing the project’s total capacity to 500 MW The 105 MW Riverview and 29.4 MW Castle Rock Ridge II wind farms in Alberta, Canada are connected and delivering energy to the power grid The … Continue reading Enel Green Power fuels recovery by connecting three new wind farms in North America
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Berkshire Hathaway firm announces launch of $200 million Alberta wind power plant
The Rattlesnake Ridge Wind power project will be located southwest of Medicine Hat and produce enough energy to supply the equivalent of 79,000 homes, says Calgary-based BHE Canada, a subsidiary of Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Warren Buffett’s BHE Canada to build $200M wind farm A company linked to American investment guru Warren Buffett says it … Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway firm announces launch of $200 million Alberta wind power plant
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Alberta announces $1.2B in new wind energy projects
The Government of Alberta says five new wind power projects with a combined value of $1.2 billion will proceed as a result of its Renewable Electricity Program. Three of the wind projects are private-sector partnerships with First Nations, which include a minimum 25 per cent Indigenous equity component. The province says that in total, the … Continue reading Alberta announces $1.2B in new wind energy projects
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Alberta and Saskatchewan Governments Reiterate Strong Support for Wind Energy
Alberta Economic Development and Trade for Small Business Parliamentary Secretary, Saskatchewan Minister of Environment, affirm low-cost wind power as pillar of energy transition. Today the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments expressed strong support for wind energy at the opening of the 34th Annual CanWEA Conference and Exhibition, attended by approximately 1,200 utility, government, and industry leaders. … Continue reading Alberta and Saskatchewan Governments Reiterate Strong Support for Wind Energy
Continue readingCapital Power provides capital costs for Whitla Wind Energy project
The Whitla Wind project was awarded a 20-year contract by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in the first round of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP). Capital Power expects the construction cost for its Whitla Wind project to be between $315 million and $325 million (in Canadian dollars). Under its successful bid, Capital Power’s Whitla … Continue reading Capital Power provides capital costs for Whitla Wind Energy project
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EDPR is awarded a long-term (RESA) for 248.4 MW of wind onshore in Canada
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, announces that that its Canadian subsidiary, EDP Renewables Canada Ltd., has been awarded a 20-year Renewable Energy Support Agreement (RESA), for the delivery of 248.4 MW of onshore wind generation by the Alberta Electricity … Continue reading EDPR is awarded a long-term (RESA) for 248.4 MW of wind onshore in Canada
Continue readingEnel to build 146 MW of new wind capacity in Canada following first renewables tender win in the country
Enel S.p.A. (“Enel”), through its US-based renewables subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), has been awarded two 20-year Renewable Energy Support Agreements (“RESAs”) for 146 MW1 of new wind capacity in Alberta, Canada, in a tender launched by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”). In line with the two agreements, Enel will build … Continue reading Enel to build 146 MW of new wind capacity in Canada following first renewables tender win in the country
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Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program has resulted in the lowest ever price for wind energy in Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) commends the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and the Government of Alberta for the successful implementation of the first phase of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP), which has resulted in the lowest-ever price for wind energy generation in Canada. As announced today, the AESO will secure power from three … Continue reading Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program has resulted in the lowest ever price for wind energy in Canada
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IKEA in contract for wind energy
Apex Clean Energy has signed a multiyear contract with IKEA to operate the 46MW Oldman 2 wind farm in Alberta. The project, which is located near Pincher Creek, is the fourth that Apex is managing for IKEA in North America. It consists of 20 Siemens 2.3MW turbines. Apex will provide both remote asset management and on-site … Continue reading IKEA in contract for wind energy
Continue readingIKEA buys second Alberta wind farm
IKEA Canada has acquired its second wind farm in Alberta, purchasing the 88 MW Wintering Hills facility near Drumheller for approximately $61 million. The furniture retailer, which purchased a 48 MW wind farm near Pincher Creek in 2013, has vowed to become globally “energy independent” by 2020. The Wintering Hills facility, which was jointly owned … Continue reading IKEA buys second Alberta wind farm
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BluEarth announces Bull Creek wind power plant is now producing renewable power in Alberta
BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”) announced that the Bull Creek Wind Facility (“Bull Creek”) is now fully operational. Bull Creek is the first of BluEarth’s renewable power projects in Alberta to achieve operation. Located approximately 20 km northeast of Provost, Alberta, Bull Creek’s 17 General Electric wind turbines have a combined nameplate capacity of 29.2 … Continue reading BluEarth announces Bull Creek wind power plant is now producing renewable power in Alberta
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