A November 2017 report by U.S. investment firm Lazard shows that wind energy costs continue to track lower across the globe. Since 2009, the unsubsidized levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for onshore utility-scale wind energy has decreased by 67 per cent. This is an ongoing trend. Just since last year’s report, levelized costs have declined by about 6 per cent.
Three of the four wind farm projects announced by the provincial government this month will rise in the south, near Pincher Creek or Bow Island. The fourth will be built northeast of Hanna, potentially benefitting a community impacted by long-term plans to phase out coal-fired power generation.
The Alberta provincial government asked for bids to build 400 MW of wind power. 29 companies responded. When the dust cleared, the bids were so low, the government decided to increase its RfP by 50% to 600 MW. Premier Rachel Notley said the average of 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour bid by the 3 winning companies is the lowest price for electricity from wind power ever recorded in Canada.
At the end of 2017, Renate Pilz is leaving her active role in the Pilz Management Board. She hands over the management of the company to her two children, Susanne Kunschert and Thomas Pilz, with whom she has been leading the company for 10 years. As such, Pilz remains a family business.
The Mica hydroelectric plant is one of the largest earth-fill dams in the world, operating since the mid-1970s with a generating capacity of 2,805 megawatts (MW). It is one of British Columbia’s (BC) largest power generation facilities accounting for about 22 per cent of the generating capacity of the provincially-owned power utility, BC Hydro, and producing power for more than 650,000 homes each year.
Schneider Electric has announced that Cybernetic Control Systems will be the Certified Drives Panel Builder for British Columbia.
Nesco Canada announces that it is celebrating 25 years of exceptional service as a Canadian-owned manufacturer and trusted supplier to electrical wholesalers across the country
The Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN) has held its AGM in Toronto. Chaired by Sundeep Chauhan (Motion Picture Association), the AGM provided members with an opportunity to learn about recent developments in IP crime prevention and CACN’s role in advocacy. Sundeep announced the appointment of Katalin Molnar, CSA Group, as Vice-Chair of CACN. Key representatives from Eaton, Siemens and Schneider, participated at this event.
Mike Hutchings has been named Regional Vice President, Sales for its Canada Region. He has extensive experience at Rockwell Automation and most recently, was the regional vice president, U.S., Western Region. Mike joined Rockwell Automation as the branch manager of Chicago in 2008.
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) has unveiled plans for the next phase of its successful TowerWise retrofit program for multi-residential buildings thanks to funding from Natural Resources Canada and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
For the eighth year in a row, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, participated as a proud sponsor in the 17th annual Tremblant 24h. With support from family, friends, employees, and the company, Schneider Electric Canada employees raised funds and presented a cheque for $101,840 to support local children’s causes.
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) commends the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and the Government of Alberta for the successful implementation of the first phase of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP), which has resulted in the lowest-ever price for wind energy generation in Canada.
During 2017 STANDARD Donation Day, on December 6th, we’re proud to announce that we collected $75 740 to donate to various charities.
Valard Construction, a Quanta Services company, has been selected by NextBridge Infrastructure and Borealis Infrastructure to construct the Ontario East-West Tie Line Project in northern Ontario. Valard will be working closely with Supercom Industries, a 100% Aboriginal-owned joint venture by the six First Nations proximate to the East-West Tie transmission line, to hire qualifying candidates from the First Nation communities.
The TechnoCentre éolien (TCE) is pleased to announce the installation and commissioning of a 16 kW solar PV system at its research site in Gaspé. Thanks to this new infrastructure, which consists of 60 photovoltaic (PV) panels, the TechnoCentre éolien raises its commitment to solar research to a new level.
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that its Calgary, Alberta and Lake Forest, California process automation product development centers have been certified by exida, a globally recognized ISO 17065 certification body.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
