Wind Power in Alberta
The Pembina Institute’s 2009 Greening the Grid reports that a rough estimate of Alberta’s total wind energy potential is about 64,000 MW.
“In 2007, Alberta had about 496 MW of installed wind generating capacity, and was the leading Canada province in installed wind capacity. As of mid-2008, there was more than 11,000 MW of wind generating capacity under development, seeking approval from AESO to connect to the grid. This is approximately double the total installed coal generating capacity in the province.
Although Alberta was Canada’s leading wind energy producer for many years, in 2008 both Ontario and Quebec have surpassed it.
In spite of 15 years of wind development, Alberta still takes advantage of less than 1% of the estimated total wind energy potential in the province.” (Pembina, 2009)
Tim Weis from the Pemibina Institute on how Alberta's Wind Power Generation is Being Held Back...
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