Analyzing the Wind Power Industry in Canada

Abstract

In the foreseeable future wind energy is expected to cover a large share of the electricity needs worldwide: Wind energy is practically inexhaustible as well as available almost everywhere and wind energy investment is a low-risk investment. The cost of electricity generation is stable over the lifetime of a wind turbine and there are no fluctuating fuel costs - and the access to wind cannot be restricted by third parties. Wind power net capacity additions over the last ten years (1998-2007) have showed a mean growth rate of 30.4 percent per year, corresponding to a doubling of net additions every 2½ years.

Wind energy is today the best panacea for the three current crises - energy, finance and climate

Aruvian' s R' search' s report, Analyzing the Wind Power Industry in Canada, is a complete analysis of the wind energy industry in Canada. The report analyzes the present global and regional market scenario, the prevalent wind resources in this continent, governmental policies, future projections, detailed analysis of the leading states/province and much more

The report is a highly comprehensive research compilation of the booming wind power industry in Canada. The report also provides a look at the overall North American energy industry and a brief profile of the global wind power industry as well

The report, Analyzing the Wind Power Industry in Canada, explores the importance of wind power in today' s world. The report looks at the basics of the wind energy industry, economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

A. Introduction to Wind Power

• A.1 A Clean Green Energy - Wind Power
  • A.1.1 What is Wind Power?
  • A.1.2 How does it Work?
• A.2 Brief History of Wind Power
• A.3 Electricity from Wind
• A.4 How do Wind Turbines Work?
• A.5 Wind Power Technology
• A.6 Wind Power Markets
• A.7 Accommodating the Variable Nature of Wind Power
• A.8 Environmental Impact

B. Growth Drivers for Wind Energy

• B.1 Supply Security
• B.2 Environmental Potential
• B.3 Climate Change & Wind Power
  • B.3.1 Clean Development Mechanism
  • B.3.2 Wind Energy CDM Projects
• B.4 Economic Feasibility
• B.5 Employment & Development of Rural Areas
• B.6 Renewable Quotas
• B.7 Technology

C. The Global Wind Market

• C.1 Present-day Market Scenario
• C.2 World Wind Resources
• C.3 Increase in Growth Rates
• C.4 Major Wind Producing Countries
  • C.4.1 European Union
  • C.4.2 Asia
  • C.4.3 Latin America
  • C.4.4 The Pacific
  • C.4.5 Africa & the Middle East
• C.5 The Future Scenario
  • C.5.1 Rising Importance of Wind Energy
  • C.5.2 Global Outlook Scenarios
  • C.5.3 Costs & Benefits
  • C.5.4 Investment
  • C.5.5 Generation Costs
  • C.5.6 Employment
  • C.5.7 Wind Energy Outlook from Energy Watch Group
  • C.5.8 Global Wind Turbine Market

D. Looking at Global Policies

• D.1 Analysis of the Kyoto Protocol & Post 2012 Reductions Framework
• D.2 Changes in Export Credit Agencies, Multi-Lateral Development Banks & International Finance Institutions

E. Analyzing the North American Wind Power Market

• E.1 Current Market Scenario
• E.2 Continental Shares
• E.3 Wind Energy Outlook for North America

F. Wind Power in Canada

• F.1 Current Market Scenario
• F.2 Wind Resources in Canada
• F.3 Future Projections for the Canadian Wind Industry
• F.4 Challenges Facing the Canadian Market
• F.5 Canadian Government Wind Policy
• F.6 Progress toward National Objectives
• F.7 National Incentive Programs
• F.8 RD&D Activities
• F.9 Wind-related Component Manufacturers
• F.10 Market Characteristics

G. Analyzing the Canadian Wind Industry State-wise

• G.1 Yukon
• G.2 Alberta
• G.3 Quebec
• G.4 Ontario
• G.5 Prince Edward Island
• G.6 New Brunswick
• G.7 Nova Scotia

H. Major Wind Farms in Canada

• H.1 Enbridge Ontario Wind Farm
• H.2 Erie Shores Wind Farm
• H.3 Kent Hills Wind Farm
• H.4 Kingsbridge Wind Farm
• H.5 Melancthon EcoPower Centre
• H.6 Prince Township Wind Farm
• H.7 Ripley Wind Power Project
• H.8 Wolfe Island Wind Project

I. Developing Wind Energy in Times of Recession

J. Major Global Manufacturers

• J.1 Leading Industry Contributors
  • J.1.1 ACCIONA Energy
  • J.1.2 Airtricity
  • J.1.3 Bonus Energy
  • J.1.4 Cielo Wind Power
  • J.1.5 Ecotecnia
  • J.1.6 EDF Energies Nouvelles
  • J.1.7 Enercon
  • J.1.8 Energia Hidroelectrica de Navarra (EHN)
  • J.1.9 Eurus Energy
  • J.1.10 FPL Energy
  • J.1.11 Fuhrlander
  • J.1.12 Gamesa Eolica
  • J.1.13 GE Energy
  • J.1.14 Horizon Wind Energy
  • J.1.15 Invenergy
  • J.1.16 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • J.1.17 NEG Micon
  • J.1.18 Nordex
  • J.1.19 PPM Energy
  • J.1.20 REpower Systems
  • J.1.21 Shell Renewables
  • J.1.22 Siemens
  • J.1.23 Suzlon
  • J.1.24 TransCanada
  • J.1.25 UPC Wind
  • J.1.26 Vestas
  • J.1.27 VisionQuest Windelectric
  • J.1.28 Western Wind Energy
  • J.1.29 Wind Prospect
  • J.1.30 WKN Windkraft Nord

K. Appendix

L. Glossary of Terms