B.C. set to get its first commercial wind farm
British Columbia, the last province in Canada to not have a commercial wind plant, will finally be getting one next year. The Dokie Wind Project, which is already under construction, will produce 144 MW by the end of 2009 (enough energy to power about 33,000 typical B.C. homes). The Canadian government has been supporting renewable energy production lately, through its ecoEnergy program, the goal of which is to support 4,000 MW of renewable energy generation in the country by 2011.
The reason for B.C.’s late entry into the wind energy sector is due to that province’s abundant hydroelectric resources from its many high elevation rivers and lakes. However, with additional untapped hydro resources limited, and wind corridors open for the taking, more wind projects are slated for B.C.’s future, including a large plant to be built on Vancouver Island.
- Similar Posts:
- A California wind renaissance?
- ‘Unless you are willing to live naked in a tree and eat nuts for the next 30 years, coal’s going to be part of the portfolio’
- Offshore wind projects in Germany to be scaled back
Comments
Please contribute to the discussion by commenting below or posting in the forums. No need to agree with the post or other commenters, but please be constructive and respectful.
-
Private Leaders
