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Cover Story

A Role For Wind Jobs In Canada's Economy

With a growing education network and a demand for wind professionals, wind jobs are beginning to contribute significantly to Canada's economy.

Project Profile

St. Lawrence To Put Province On Wind Map

In October 2006, Enel North America beat out seven other companies for a rare purchase power agreement from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

Spotlight

Market Uncertainty Swirls In Newfoundland/Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador has an estimated 5,000 MW of wind power capacity, of which only 54 MW are developed.

Industry At Large

Why Utilities Blame Rate Hikes On RE

The cost of wind-generated electricity, as the technology became more efficient and demand increased, was supposed to go down.

How To Hedge Against Congestion Cost Risks

Financial transmission rights are guaranteeing the holder receives a rebate for charges from congestion in the day-ahead market.

Utilities Exercising More Ownership Options

A growing trend of utilities buying and investing in their own wind generation has been driven by a perfect storm of opportunity.

Renewables Put Stamp On Coal Generation

Power providers are beginning to give in to renewable energy conditions in order to secure approvals for expanding and updating coal-fired generation.

$4M In Grid Research Awarded By DOE

The DOE has awarded funding to seven national laboratories to address challenges to the integration of renewable energy into the U.S. electric system.

Marketplace

Building An Accurate Supply-Demand Picture

Wind power producers would like to be able to forecast their ability to generate power 48 hours ahead of demand.

Predicting Sudden Changes In Wind Power Generation

An unforeseen ramp-up or ramp-down in generation - so-called ramp events - can leave grid operators scrambling to balance supply and demand.

Accomodating On-Site Shallow Groundwater

Shallow groundwater saturation not only reduces roadway subgrade strength, but also creates more difficult and time-consuming compaction conditions during construction.

Demystifying Hypothetical Liquidation At Book Value

In order to demystify HLBV, it is necessary to understand that this method and the rules that define the partnership are two separate methodologies.

LiDAR Supports Canadian Offshore Wind Development

Offshore developer NaiKun has equipped its marine meteorological station with a continuous wave, light detection and ranging (CW LiDAR) system.