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Canadian Wind Energy Association opens 29th Annual Conference and Exhibition

Ontario Power Authority CEO, Colin Andersen will give the opening plenary keynote address, setting the stage for a morning that will shine the spotlight on Canada’s largest wind energy market. A ‘not-to-be-missed’ opening plenary panel discussion – THE WIND ENERGY EXPERIENCE IN ONTARIO– willfollow immediately. Participants include international wind energy industry experts and leaders such … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association opens 29th Annual Conference and Exhibition →

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TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island

TimberWest Forest Corp. (“TimberWest”) and EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (“EDPR Canada”) have entered into a partnership to develop, build, and operate large-scale wind projects on southern Vancouver Island.  TimberWest and EDPR Canada also announce that they have signed an MOU with the T’Sou-ke First Nation (“T’Sou-ke”) that envisions the potential of partnerships with the T’Sou-ke … Continue reading TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island →

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NextEra Energy Canada announces completion of Haldimand County wind farm

NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its subsidiary, Summerhaven Wind, LP, has achieved commercial operation at its Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. The Centre, located in Haldimand County, is comprised of 56 turbines and capable of generating up to 124.4-megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 32,000 homes in Ontario. “We are proud to be … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada announces completion of Haldimand County wind farm →

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TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island

TimberWest Forest Corp. (“TimberWest”) and EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (“EDPR Canada”) have entered into a partnership and propose to develop, build, and operate large-scale wind projects on southern Vancouver Island. TimberWest and EDPR Canada also announce that they have signed an MOU with the T’Sou-ke First Nation (“T’Sou-ke”) that envisions the potential of partnerships with … Continue reading TimberWest and EDP Renewables Canada Partner on Large-Scale Wind Power Projects on Vancouver Island →

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NextEra Energy Canada Completes 124.4 MW Wind Farm

NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its subsidiary, Summerhaven Wind, LP, has achieved commercial operation at its Summerhaven Wind Energy Centre. best iphone spy software The Centre, located in Haldimand County, is comprised of 56 turbines and capable of generating up to 124.4-megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 32,000 homes in Ontario. “We … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada Completes 124.4 MW Wind Farm →

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Boralex announces construction starts on the T

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and the Témiscouata RCM have started building the Témiscouata community wind farm. The occasion was marked by a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Patrick Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boralex, Serge Fortin, Reeve of the Témiscouata RCM and a number of dignitaries. The wind farm will have an installed capacity of … Continue reading Boralex announces construction starts on the T →

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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project

EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), along with over 100 attendees, dedicated the 300 megawatt (MW) Lac-Alfred Wind Project today. The project is the third to be placed into service for the EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partnership, bringing total installed wind capacity in Quebec to … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project →

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Wind Energy Storage Summit Co-Located With CanWEA2013 Announced

The program for the inaugural Renewable Energy Storage Summit was announced today with leading system operators, utilities, wind developers and investors featured. The Summit takes place October 7th, co-located and supported by CanWEA 2013 – Canada’s largest wind energy conference. By solving key challenges around integration, curtailment and dispatchability, energy storage is set to shift … Continue reading Wind Energy Storage Summit Co-Located With CanWEA2013 Announced →

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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec

Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower (Suzlon) 2 MW wind turbines, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin created up to 150 jobs during the construction phase and was developed with a significant amount of regionally manufactured components. Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced that they have closed on an agreement under … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec →

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First Canadian-made Siemens wind turbine blade shipped from Tillsonburg manufacturing plant

Siemens has officially shipped its first ‘made-in-Canada’ wind turbine blade from its manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. After a send-off from employees, who have proudly crafted the piece by hand, the 49 metre blade left the plant and made its way along area highways en route to the region of Chatham-Kent where it will be … Continue reading First Canadian-made Siemens wind turbine blade shipped from Tillsonburg manufacturing plant →

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Largest Wind Farm in Western Canada

Mortenson’s Renewable Energy Groups Adds 300 Megawatts to Its Canadian Wind Energy Portfolio. Construction is now underway for the 300-megawatt Blackspring Ridge Wind power project located in Vulcan County, Alberta. The project is owned by joint partners, EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. Blackspring Ridge is the first … Continue reading Largest Wind Farm in Western Canada →

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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge Dedicate 150 MW Massif du Sud Wind Farm

Construction of Massif du Sud commenced in November 2011, and the project reached commercial operation on Jan. 18, 2013. The project consists of 75 REpower wind turbines (Suzlon) and represents one of two Quebec wind farms jointly owned by EDF EN Canada and Enbridge.   Located in the municipalities of Saint-Luc-de-Bellechasse and Saint-Magloire in the … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge Dedicate 150 MW Massif du Sud Wind Farm →

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Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities

To mark the 5th Annual Global Wind Day, held on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch the second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest with bursary prizes for students entering post-secondary education. CanWEA is inviting students from across Canada to submit a 300 word blog on the subject of … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities →

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CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with launch of second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest

To mark the 5th Annual Global Wind Day, held on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch the second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest with bursary prizes for students entering post-secondary education.   CanWEA is inviting students from across Canada to submit a 300 word blog on the subject … Continue reading CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with launch of second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest →

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Wind energy well positioned to play a greater role in helping to address Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions

But that progress is threatened over time by significant increases in the use of natural gas to generate electricity, according to “Failing our Future”, Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller’s 2013 annual report on the progress made in working towards GHG reduction targets outlined in the government’s Climate Change Action Plan. Wind energy has played an important … Continue reading Wind energy well positioned to play a greater role in helping to address Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions →

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NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX-Venture: NKW) (the “Company” or “NaiKun Wind”) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013, a fiscal period in which the Company continued to explore ways to forward the NaiKun Wind Project while controlling its costs. A substantial restructuring was undertaken in the third quarter … Continue reading NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results →

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CanWEA Envisions 5 GW Of Wind Energy in Alberta

Alberta can once again be a leader in renewable energy development and address global concern about the province’s environmental record by meeting rising electricity demand with new clean wind energy. WindVision 2025: A Strategy For Alberta, released today by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), makes the case for the strategic deployment of more wind … Continue reading CanWEA Envisions 5 GW Of Wind Energy in Alberta →

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