Wind Energy Information
Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover. This wind flow, or motion energy, when "harvested" by modern wind turbines, can be used to generate electricity. The prospects for Canada's wind energy industry over the next few years are very promising and Canada is still only scratching the surface of its enormous wind energy potential and the economic benefits that will result.
You can read more about this at the Canadian Wind Energy Association's website and Friends of Wind website
Links
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Island Phase 1 - Stormwater Mgmt, Erosion, Sediment Control Plan
- Docks - Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
- Notice of Commencement for Construction
- Public Notice for Amherst Island wind project Community Liaison Committee
- Amherst Island wind project REA approval (Number 7123-9W9NH2)
- Clarification Notice Modification 4
- REA Amendment Modification #4
- REA Amendment Modification #4 Notice
- REA Amendment Modification #3
- Wind Turbines and Health - A Critical Review of the 9
- Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study: Summary of Key Finds Health Canada
- OEB Leave to Construct
- REA Minor Amendment #2
- REA Minor Amendment #1
- Amherst Island Wind Energy Project Receptor ID Clarification
- New Berkeley Lab Study Finds No Statistical Evidence of Residential Property Value Impacts Near U.S. Wind Power Projects
- Letters of Confirmation from MTCS and MNR
- Species At Risk Report
- Health Effects of Wind Towers Hyped by Media
- Windfacts
- Open House (Mar 5, 2013 and Mar 6, 2013) Information Panels
- Final Shadow Flicker Report
- CanWEA's Statement: CBC Wind Rush Documentary
- Message Boards for Township Meeting
- Presentation at The Loyalist Township Meeting
- Notice of Public Meeting
- CANWEA - Secret is Out Brochure
- Notice of Revised Draft Site Plan and Revised Study Area
- Revised Draft Site Plan
- Project Description Report - Draft
- Community Benefits Summary
- MPAC Decision
- Economic Benefits of Wind Energy Development in Ontario
- Wind Energy Institute of Canada
- Natural Resources Canada: Wind Energy
- David Suzuki Foundation
- Ontarians Support Green Energy
- Canadian Wind Energy Association
- Friends of Wind
- Health Effects & Wind Turbines
- Ontario Farm Property Values
- Owl Woods Management Strategy