Canada 2006 installs surpass 2005 wind power -- in April.

[skids]

Ottawa, Canada Canada's wind energy industry has already broken its annual growth record in 2006 and is set to shatter it before the year is out. As of April 2006, Canada had installed 260 MW of new wind energy capacity, breaking the existing record of 239 MW established in 2005. An additional 250 MW of new wind energy capacity is expected to be installed in Canada before the end of 2006. Canada currently has 943 MW of installed wind energy capacity, enough to power more than 285,000 homes.

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"Even though the growth of Canada's wind energy industry is impressive, we must not lose sight of the fact that wind energy continues to develop more quickly in other countries," said Hornung. "With Canada's unparalleled wind resource, there are still opportunities to do more to maximize the economic, industrial development, and environmental benefits associated with wind energy for Canada."

http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=44724

[Dead_Parrot]

1. That's remarkably sane of them...

...the 943 MW translates to about 1.5% of their total electricity - Or just over 5% of thier fossil power. (With a not-windy fudge factor added, obviously :)). Since they're mainly hydro-based anyway, this is probably the best option.

I wonder if it's possible to export intelligence? Or would the US border guards turn any anyone looking too clever? :D

[Solo_in_MD]

2. Wish we could do the same

but there are those in MA who think their view is more important

[Dead_Parrot]

3. Yeah...

...you can see how badly they ruin it. :eyes:

[phantom power]

4. Aaaa! My eyes! My eyes!

Seriously, that's what all the Gentry are worried about?

[Dead_Parrot]

5. Apparently so...

There's more at http://www.capewind.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=9&page=1

You can play "spot the turbine" from Nantucket itself.

[rfkrfk]

6. this money would be better spent elsewhere

put the windmills in places without electricity,
or places using diesel generators.