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This is a list of the ten largest operational wind farms in Canada.The name of the wind farm is the name used by the energy company when referring to the farm. The Centennial Wind Power Facility in Saskatchewan was the first wind farm in Canada to have a capacity of at least 100 MW upon completion in 2006. [1]
Name of mill Type Built Notes Photograph Bayfield: Folmar Mill: Smock: Saw and grist mill. [1] Guelph: Riverside Park Mill: Smock 1977 [1] Maitland River: George Longley Mill: Tower [1] Prescott: Windmill Point Mill: Tower 1832: Converted to lighthouse in 1872. [2] Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay Mill: Smock [1]
Rivers in Alberta. Alberta's rivers flow towards three different bodies of water, the Arctic Ocean, the Hudson Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Alberta is located immediately east of the continental divide, so no rivers from Alberta reach the Pacific Ocean.
In 2008, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), a non-profit trade association, outlined a future strategy for wind energy that would reach a capacity of 55,000 MW by 2025, fulfilling 20% of the country's energy needs. The plan, Wind Vision 2025, could create over 50,000 jobs and represent around CDN$165 million annual revenue. If ...
Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8. [2] It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61. Etzikom was founded in 1915. [3] Its name comes from the Blackfoot language word for valley or coulee, referring to Etzikom Coulee.
Alberta has emerged as the leading jurisdiction in Canada for renewable electricity investment by 2024. [113]: 32 The province has made significant strides in transitioning towards renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. This shift is evident in Alberta's Renewable ...
Southern Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. In 2016, the region's population was approximately 291,112. [1] The primary cities are Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The region is known mostly for agricultural production, but other sectors, such as alternative energy, film production and tourism, are emerging.