Wind Energy

Jun

2010

BCSEA Vancouver Chapter June Meeting: German Wind Farms

Event

Hosted by BCSEA Vancouver in Vancouver, BC

Hans-Detlef Feddersen is taking a break from his Canadian vacation schedule to visit the BCSEA! Hans will talk about his experience planning, developing, financing and maintaining wind farms in rural Germany.

Region: Vancouver

Aug

2010

BCSEA Vancouver Summer Field Trip - Endurance Wind Power

Event

Hosted by BCSEA Vancouver in Surrey, BC

Come join the BCSEA Vancouver chapter for our summer field trip!

Endurance Wind Power is going to give us a tour of their manufacturing facility right here in Surrey, BC. Endurance is one of Canada's largest wind turbine manufacturers, making a range of turbines from 5kW up to 50kW.

Region: Vancouver

German Wind Farms

BCSEA News & Views

By Wyatt Baker on July 14, 2010

The little room at the Roundhouse in Yaletown was packed thanks to our regular members as well as a lot of new people that heard about the meeting from EPIC.

Hans-Detlef Feddersen gave a great talk about the history of his wind parks that he has helped create in his town of Friedrich-Wilhelm-Lübke-Koog, including the difficulties of forming a co-operative that tried to involve ev »

NaiKun and Haida Nation partner for offshore wind project

News

Energy Current | January 29, 2009

British Columbia-based renewable energy company NaiKun Wind Energy Group and the Council of the Haida Nation have formed a partnership to support the development of Canada's first offshore wind energy project.

The NaiKun project is located in British Columbia's Hecate Strait, between the mainland and the Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. The area is the traditional territory of the Haida, the indigenous people of the area.

Oct

2008

CanWEA 2008: Fast Forward to Wind

Event

Hosted by Canadian Wind Energy Association in Vancouver, BC

With more than 200 exhibitors and 2,000 participants, Fast Forward to Wind represents the premier gathering of industry experts and advocates from Canada, the U.S. and Europe. The 24th Annual Conference and TradeShow of the Canadian Wind Energy Association features valuable educational and networking sessions, and provides the platform for those involved in the industry to promote the infinite possibilities for wind energy today and into the future. Don't miss Canada's largest renewable energy event.

Region: Vancouver

Fledgling Wind Farms Prepped For Hurricane

News

NPR | September 12, 2008

As Gulf Coast oil companies brace for Hurricane Ike, the developers of new wind farm projects are confident their turbines can withstand the elements. Hurricane Ike might be an early test for a fledgling offshore wind farm project in the Gulf. Wind Energy Systems Technology is moving forward with plans to build a 62-turbine wind farm off the Gulf Coast south of Houston. With one test tower constructed, company President Herman Schellstede says the towers his company designed can withstand winds of up to 150 miles per hour and 200 mph gusts.