Pattern Energy Group Inc. (Nasdaq:PEGI) (TSX:PEG) (“Pattern”), a premium independent power company that owns and operates a portfolio of wind power projects, today announced that it has erected the first wind turbine at its El Arrayan wind project, a 115 megawatt (MW) project located on the coast of Chile, near Ovalle. Pattern also announced it … Continue reading Pattern Erects First Wind Turbine at Its Chile Project and Reaches Mid-Point of Construction at Its Ontario Project
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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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Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
Contrary to a Fraser Institute report released today titled “Environmental and Economic Consequences of Ontario’s Green Energy Act”, wind energy has helped clean Ontario’s electricity system and deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to rural communities – with little additional cost passed on to ratepayers. An analysis of consumer rate impacts by Power Advisory, Customer … Continue reading Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
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Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America
The Americas region will add nearly 92 GW of new wind power capacity from 2013 to 2020, but the rate of growth will be dramatically different between North America and Latin America, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting. Despite macroeconomic headwinds in North America, the report says enough demand exists to support and … Continue reading Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America
Continue readingOntario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development
The Grand Bend Wind Farm will include up to 48 2.3 MW Siemens wind turbines. The Aamjiwnaang and Bkejwanong First Nations have jointly entered into a 50/50 partnership with Northland Power Inc., a Canadian independent power producer, to develop the 100 MW Grand Bend Wind Farm project. The Grand Bend Wind Farm, located near Grand … Continue reading Ontario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development
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Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Meredith, an unabashed enthusiast of utility-scale wind power, covers most of the bases in her article, including the suspicion–expressed in the title–that her view of the technology might be quite different had she been exposed to the fear-laden rumors that are fanned by anti-wind groups: “What if I been told that windmills would make … Continue reading Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
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Brookfield Renewable completes CDN $450 million financing for comber wind farm
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) (“Brookfield Renewable”) announced the completion of a $450,000,000 offering for its Comber Wind farm in Essex County, Ontario. The bond issuance was Canada’s first broadly marketed and rated wind financing. The 166 MW Comber Wind farm entered commercial operation in the fall of 2011 and benefits from a 20-year Power … Continue reading Brookfield Renewable completes CDN $450 million financing for comber wind farm
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Canadian Wind Energy Association congratulates Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne
Ontario currently has over 2,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity – about enough to power 600,000 average homes with emissions-free power. Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) extends its congratulations to Ontario Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne and stands ready to continue to make Ontario a North American leader in the generation of clean, affordable electricity, new … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association congratulates Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne
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Ontario will close down all coal-fired electricity plants
Ontario, Canada’s most populous province with a population equivalent to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales combined, has decided to abandon coal-fired electricity a year ahead of schedule. “The early closure is a result of Ontario’s strong conservation efforts, a smarter electricity grid and a diverse supply of cleaner energy,” Dalton McGuinty, Ontario’s Premier said. … Continue reading Ontario will close down all coal-fired electricity plants
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Sprott Power Corp. announces loan to contracted wind energy projects
Sprott Power Corp. (TSX:SPZ), a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects, announced that it has entered into agreements under which it has advanced and/or agreed to advance approximately $0.5 million in interest bearing secured loans. The loans are secured by wind power development projects in Ontario with executed power purchase agreements totaling approximately … Continue reading Sprott Power Corp. announces loan to contracted wind energy projects
Continue readingWind Energy continues to increase its contribution to the Ontario electricity system
CanWEA today applauded Premier Dalton McGuinty’s announcement that Ontario will fully abandon coal-fired electricity a year ahead of schedule. The province has reduced use of coal by 90 per cent since 2003 while at the same time bringing online 2,000 MW of clean, emissions-free wind energy. “The move to eliminate dirty coal from the provincial … Continue reading Wind Energy continues to increase its contribution to the Ontario electricity system
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Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
Suzlon Group subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, has concluded a contract with wpd europe GmbH, a subsidiary of project developer wpd AG, for the delivery of a total of 51 wind turbines. As part of this, a service and maintenance agreement (ISP) for a total of 15 years for the new projects was also concluded. The … Continue reading Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
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NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy Centre. The project, located in Wellington County, Ontario, is comprised of 10 Siemens wind turbines and is capable of generating enough power for approximately 5,700 homes in an average … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
Continue readingCelebration of wind energy investment in Southern Ontario
The press has been invited to attend an announcement of multi-million dollar investment in Southern Ontario and contract signature for 105 MW of wind energy on Monday at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The invitation states REpower Systems Inc. and wpd Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of wpd Europe, will be officially signing a contract … Continue reading Celebration of wind energy investment in Southern Ontario
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Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
The agreement is Siemens’ first 10-year wind service contract extension in Canada and includes the company’s blade modernization product, the Power Curve Upgrade, for the 44 SWT-2.3-93 units at Port Alma and the four SWT-2.3-93 units at Chatham Kent. Siemens Canada Ltd. has been awarded a long-term wind power service contract for 48 SWT-2.3-93 and … Continue reading Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
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Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is growing at a fast rate in Canada, as the government employs various initiatives to support the rapid deployment of solar PV energy sources, states a new report by power experts GlobalData. The new report* portrays Ontario as a leading beacon in the renewable energy industry, as the Canadian state sees … Continue reading Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
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GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
Continue readingWind farm finally off ground on Laurel Mountain (West Virginia)
AES has previously said the wind power project should generate about $500,000 in state and local taxes, 80 to 100 construction jobs and eight to 10 operational positions after construction is complete.
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