Written by Barbara Rook Contributor It can be tough to predict, and even tougher to manage. But wind-farm operators are finding success navigating around Mother Nature in cold climates. After experiencing significant wind-farm downtime due to ice buildup on turbine blades, the operators of the 150-turbine Lac Alfred wind farm, near Amqui, Quebec, sought…
LM Wind Power Canada wins three awards at Quebec Wind Energy Gala
The 6th Quebec Wind Energy Industry Gala, presented by Siemens Gamesa, recognized the outstanding organizations and individuals in Quebec’s wind industry over the past two years. The event was held within the framework of the 12th Quebec Wind Energy Conference and brought together more than 205 participants. LM Wind Power Canada won the award in…
Quebec wind conference to examine energy innovation & transformation
The 12th Quebec Wind Energy Conference organized by Nergica kicks off today until June 13 at the Baie Bleue Hotel in Carleton-sur-Mer, with nearly 180 attendees. The themes addressed this year revolve around new opportunities that are beginning to materialize for the Quebec wind sector. The 20 or so guest speakers will address a range…
Canadian researchers team up to study impacts of climate change on wind energy
Ouranos and Nergica announced the start of a new research project that aims to assess the impact that climate change will have on wind energy potential in the decades to come. Ouranos is a research consortium dedicated to regional climatology and climate change adaptation, and Nergica is a Québec-based applied research centre that specializes in renewable…
Finalists of Quebec Wind Energy Industry Gala announced
Nergica, formerly TechnoCentre éolien, has announced the finalists of the 6th Quebec Wind Energy Industry Gala. The event will be held on June 12 in Carleton-sur-Mer, as part of the 12th Quebec Wind Energy Conference. It is presented by Siemens Gamesa, which acknowledges the organizations and individuals that have distinguished themselves in the Quebec wind sector…