Tag: Canada
Pattern Energy Places 151 MW Turbine Order with Vestas
Vestas has received a 151 MW order from Pattern Energy Group LP to power the Lanfine Wind farm in Alberta, Canada. This order consists...
Siemens Gamesa Supplying Turbines for Alberta Wind Project
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy says it is supplying 45 of its SG 4.5-145 wind turbines to Suncor for the company's Forty Mile wind power...
Acciona Scoops Up Ontario Wind Farm From Suncor
Through its Canadian subsidiary, Acciona Energy International (AEI) has acquired 50% of the 76 MW Ripley Wind Farm in Ontario from Suncor Energy Inc.
The...
Technostrobe Claims Success After Trial Period
The TechnoCentre eolien has successfully tested the LIDS solution, developed by Technostrobe, on its research site.
Alberta’s Environment Minister Lauds Renewables
The Alberta government’s efforts to encourage development of the province’s abundant wind energy resource and diversify its fossil fuel-dependent economy have captured the attention of...
CanWEA Applauds Green Focus Of Federal Budget
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is voicing its support for the Canadian government’s newly released Budget 2017, which includes promoting renewable energy across...
Study: More Local Benefits Equal More Support For Canadian Wind Projects
The more a community is involved in wind energy planning, including getting direct benefits from nearby turbines, the more likely the development will gain...
CanWEA Announces Annual Award Nominees
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has announced the nominees for the 2017 CanWEA Awards, which recognize those who have made “outstanding contributions” to...
Offshore Wind Developer Files In Court Against Canadian Government
Offshore wind company Windstream Energy LLC is claiming that for the first time in the history of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),...
Another Good Year For Canada Wind: CanWEA Gives The Lowdown
Canada now has nearly 12 GW of installed wind capacity, which is enough to supply 6% of the country's electricity demand.