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Wind energy companies eyeing the Fraser Valley
Alternative energy makers are eyeing the Fraser Valley as the next possible region for wind farms, after a spring call by the provincial government for submissions of bio-energy projects, such as run-of-river micro hydro facilities and windmills. BC Hydro is asking power producers to submit proposals that collectively will add up to 5,000 gigawatt hours [GWh] of clean or renewable energy per year, enough to power 500,000 homes.
The prospect has wind generation proponents, and the sector's advocacy group, Canadian Wind Energy Association, flying high about the possibilities.
August 5, 2008
by Christina Toth
in Abbotsford-Mission Times
Alternative energy makers are eyeing the Fraser Valley as the next possible region for wind farms, after a spring call by the provincial government for submissions of bio-energy projects, such as run-of-river micro hydro facilities and windmills. BC Hydro is asking power producers to submit proposals that collectively will add up to 5,000 gigawatt hours [GWh] of clean or renewable energy per year, enough to power 500,000 homes.
The prospect has wind generation proponents, and the sector's advocacy group, Canadian Wind Energy Association, flying high about the possibilities.
"Our membership is very excited about this. It allows us to tap a world-class... [continue via Web link]
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