2. Large Wind
•
Ontario well poised with FIT program
(13.9c/kWh).
•
50% domestic content after Jan. 1, 2012.
•
1500MW worth of contracts executed.
•
6600MW in pipeline.
Installed Capacity (CANWEA.ca) Hourly production (month average)
(www.theimo.com – Independent
Electricity Systems Operator)
3. Manufacturing
Source: CanWEA / CME Wind Industry Supply Chain Opportunities for
Canadian Manufacturers.
4. Key Development Areas
•
Wind Resource Prospecting.
•
Community engagement.
•
Remote sensing.
•
Met data collection.
•
Service.
•
SCADA.
•
Forecasting.
•
Re-commissioning.
5. Status of Small/Urban Wind
•
Units under 100kW
•
Probably largest growth area in Wind
Industry
•
Dominated by a few key US players:
–
Southwest, Bergey, Northern Power Systems.
•
In 2009, US installed capacity grew by
15% to 100MW.
•
Most of the growth comes in the 11-100kW
segment.
6. Small Wind Development Areas
•
Reliable, cost
effective technology.
•
Location, location,
location!
•
Servicing.
•
Hybrid systems.
•
Community wind.
•
Certification.
•
SCADA.
