Wind

1. Overview
   1. How is wind power produced?
   2. Where is wind power found?
   3. How is wind power promoted?
   4. Challenges and opportunities
2. Environment
   1. Wind power and the environment
   2. Key potential environmental impacts
      1. Visual impacts
      2. Noise levels
      3. Birds and wildlife
      4. Land use
   3. Challenges and opportunities
   4. Milestones
3. History
4. Glossaries
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Fast Facts
7. Links

Wind - Energy Fast Facts

• Canada has a total of 92 wind farms. Ontario has the largest installed capacity at 963.7 MW, Quebec is second with an installed capacity of 531.8 MW and Alberta has the third largest installed capacity of wind generated electricity at 521 MW. In Canada, commercial wind turbines (there are about 1,800 across the country) exist in nine provinces and the Yukon, with plans underway for the development of turbines across the country. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Alberta has 521 MW of installed wind power capacity, enough to supply more than 400,000 homes with electricity for an entire year. There are 22 wind farms in the province. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Saskatchewan has 171.2 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and four wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Manitoba has 104 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and two wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Ontario has 963.7 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and 22 wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Quebec has 531.8 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and 10 wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• New Brunswick has one wind farm, Kent Hills. The farm has 32 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 96 MW. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Prince Edward Island has 75.4 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and seven wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Nova Scotia has 60.9 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and 20 wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009

• Newfoundland and Labrador has 54.4 MW installed capacity of wind-generated electricity and three wind farms. Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association, 2009