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THERE IS NEVER A HARD LIMIT

ALL POWER GRIDS CAN ACCOMMODATE SUBSTANTIAL LEVELS OF WIND & SOLAR POWER

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Canada

The combination of wind and hydro provides a firm energy resource for use within Canada or as an opportunity to increase exports to US neighbors. Canada is unique in this regard.

35% wind penetration

can be achieved when the wind resources are installed in provinces where thermal generation can be reduced or where large hydro resources can operate flexibly with the wind generation to serve the energy needs of both Canada and the USA.

TEST YOUR INSTINCTS

Canada has a huge wind resource potential, with high quality wind.

On average, which province provides the best wind resource?

British Columbia
Nova Scotia
All Provinces

INCORRECT.

In fact, every province in Canada has high quality wind, with some parts of the country capable of a high of 60% capacity factors!

CORRECT!

Every province in Canada has high quality wind, with some parts of the country capable of a high of 60% capacity factors!

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Download the Pan Canadian Wind Study below.

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