Jun 05, 2018
Wind energy investment is creating new supply chain opportunities in Alberta
Wind energy investment is creating new supply chain opportunities in Alberta
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released a study late last year that showed the economic case for wind energy is rising globally as it has become competitive with electricity generation from all other sources.…
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May 04, 2018
Robert Hornung: “wind energy can provide more services to the grid than just low-cost energy.”
Robert Hornung: “wind energy can provide more services to the grid than just low-cost energy.”
2018 started off as the year that wind energy took the pole position on lowest cost when it comes to Canada’s electricity generation options. With so much progress and potential for the sector in the…
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Apr 25, 2018
Billions in investment and new jobs for the West from Wind Energy
Billions in investment and new jobs for the West from Wind Energy
Western Canada has broken new ground for renewable energy with landmark procurement projects for wind in Alberta this past year. This has the potential to fundamentally change the Alberta energy sector in a greener, more…
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Oct 12, 2017
CanWEA 2017 Post-Show Press Release
CanWEA 2017 Post-Show Press Release
CanWEA 2017 Post Show Press Release October 12, 2017 Canadian Wind Energy Association Annual Conference and Exhibition Post Show Release Montreal/Toronto/Hannover, October 12, 2017 - The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Hannover Fairs (Canada)…
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Sep 26, 2017
David Hickey, Head Of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy In Canada, On The Most Significant Opportunities For The Wind Energy Sector
David Hickey, Head Of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy In Canada, On The Most Significant Opportunities For The Wind Energy Sector
David Hickey, Head of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in Canada, will be participating in the CEO Panel Discussion “The Electricity Grid of the Future”, during the Opening Plenary Session at CanWEA on Tuesday, October 3.…
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Sep 12, 2017
Alex Morgan, Wind Energy Analyst with Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on Wind Energy in Canada and the New Energy Outlook for 2017
Alex Morgan, Wind Energy Analyst with Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on Wind Energy in Canada and the New Energy Outlook for 2017
Alex Morgan, Wind Energy Analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, will be presenting BNEF’s New Energy Outlook for 2017 and the vision for the electricity grid of the future at this year’s CanWEA Annual Conference…
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Sep 12, 2017
The Build in Canada Innovation Program is Changing the Landscape for Canadian Companies, Including Those in Clean Tech
The Build in Canada Innovation Program is Changing the Landscape for Canadian Companies, Including Those in Clean Tech
When we spoke to Éric Aimé Patry about the Build in Canada Innovation Program, we couldn’t help but get excited about the possibilities for Canadian innovators and companies, specifically those in renewable energy and clean…
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Aug 09, 2017
An Interview with Robert Hornung, President of CanWEA, On a Low-Carbon Future and This Year’s Conference
An Interview with Robert Hornung, President of CanWEA, On a Low-Carbon Future and This Year’s Conference
We sat down with Robert Hornung, the President of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) to chat about the global transition to a low-carbon future, what needs to happen to get there and how these…
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Jul 25, 2017
Network with the Industry’s Best at CanWEA 2017
Network with the Industry’s Best at CanWEA 2017
When we polled attendees that attended CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in the past, networking ranked among the leading reasons why people loved the event. Networking outside of an industry event can be a tedious…
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Jun 28, 2017
Back and Better Than Ever: Presentation Theatre at CanWEA 2017
Back and Better Than Ever: Presentation Theatre at CanWEA 2017
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition provides the perfect venue for the world’s foremost wind energy leaders and decision makers to make connections, discuss the latest industry developments and identify opportunities…
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Jun 14, 2017
New Development Driving Supply Chain Growth in Western Canada
New Development Driving Supply Chain Growth in Western Canada
One of the most significant opportunities for Canada’s industrial supply base, over the next decade, lies in providing products and services to the North American wind energy industry. Over the past 10 years, global energy…
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May 29, 2017
3 Tips to Maximize Your Participation at CanWEA 2017
3 Tips to Maximize Your Participation at CanWEA 2017
Attending events can feel overwhelming -- from the networking opportunities to the various speaker tracks, there is generally more to do than there is time. Luckily, we've put together a little cheat sheet for you…
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Apr 10, 2017
A Strong Industry Outlook for Wind Energy
A Strong Industry Outlook for Wind Energy
The Canadian wind industry’s performance in 2016 continued a trend of strong and stable growth. With Canada’s unparalleled wind resource, there are still opportunities to do more to maximize the economic, industrial development, and…
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Nov 21, 2016
CanWEA 2016 Post-Show Press Release
CanWEA 2016 Post-Show Press Release
To Download a PDF file click here November 16, 2015 Canadian Wind Energy Annual Exhibition and Conference End-Of-Show Report Ottawa, Ontario, November 16, 2016 – The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs…
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Jun 23, 2016
Canada’s Largest Annual Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition Announces Program Topics
Canada’s Largest Annual Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition Announces Program Topics
Calgary Location To Showcase Renewable Energy in Western Canada Ottawa, Ontario, June 23, 2016 – The program has been announced for Canada’s largest annual Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition to be held November 1-3, 2016…
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Mar 04, 2016
Western Canada, Land of “Renewable” Opportunity
Western Canada, Land of “Renewable” Opportunity
I imagine if you check, Alternate or “Renewable” Energy is probably one of the top trending topics in the world. Everyone knows we need to address our energy issues, such as environmental impact, rising cost…
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Jan 27, 2016
Wind and Work, Wind Energy Jobs
Wind and Work, Wind Energy Jobs
Renewable Energy as a whole has become a great opportunity for employment. IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review second edition, estimates that renewable energy employed 7.7 million people, directly or indirectly, around the world…
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Sep 17, 2015
Wind Energy, a Global Look
Wind Energy, a Global Look
2013 ended with some uncertainty as the slowdown in the wind industry continued. However, 2014 provided much optimism in this market. According to the global wind market statistics by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)…
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Sep 07, 2015
The Cost of Wind Energy
The Cost of Wind Energy
As of June 2015, wind power is providing about 4% of Canada’s electricity demands. 2012 was the first year in which Ontario saw more electricity generated by wind than by coal. One explanation, increasing efficiency…
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Aug 25, 2015
Wind Turbines and Human Health
Wind Turbines and Human Health
The subject of wind turbines can easily start a debate on a variety of issues: Cost effectiveness, wildlife impact, reliability. All good conversations, but not as polarizing as the subject of wind turbines and human…
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Aug 14, 2015
The Secret of Canada’s Wind Energy Growth
The Secret of Canada’s Wind Energy Growth
Elizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer - Design News Canada’s wind energy success so far can be attributed to a diversity of geographically powered reasons across the country, the president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)…
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Jul 16, 2015
Canadian Wind Energy Reaches New Milestone
Canadian Wind Energy Reaches New Milestone
Renewable energy generation through wind power reached another significant milestone in June. Canada joined the club of nations with over 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind energy capacity becoming the seventh nation to do so.…
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Jul 07, 2015
Renewal of Plan Nord Aims for $50 Billion in Investment
Renewal of Plan Nord Aims for $50 Billion in Investment
In April 2015, Québec Premier Phillipe Couillard outlined his strategy for re-launching Plan Nord, the plan for sustainably developing Québec's northern regions.Plan Nord toward 2035 is the 2015-2020 action plan that picks up where the…
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May 05, 2015
Canadian Wind Energy Sets New Records
Canadian Wind Energy Sets New Records
While turmoil grips the oil industry, wind energy is enjoying positive momentum. According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), 2014 represents a record increase in Canadian wind energy capacity for the second year in…
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