Answering your questions about wind energy

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Wind Facts

The WindFacts.ca website is an initiative by wind energy industry leaders whose goal is to ensure Canadians have factual answers to their questions about wind power.


Subjects we all care about

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Your Health

Wind energy is one of the safest and most environmentally friendly forms of electricity generation

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Affordable Power

Wind energy is an affordable source of new electricity and is continuing to improve its cost-competitiveness

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Community & Property

Wind energy developments are delivering local benefits and making positive and lasting economic contributions across Canada

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Why Wind Works

Wind energy is an essential part of a balanced energy diet and is making a growing and positive contribution to cleaning our energy supply mix

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Environment & Wildlife

Wind turbines generate electricity without consuming or contaminating water, emitting greenhouse gases, air pollutants, or harmful waste of any kind – making a healthier environment for all of us

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Questions?

The wind energy industry is committed to ensuring all Canadians have fact-based answers to their questions in order to make informed decisions about our energy future

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Questions? We'll Answer

Where does the stray voltage produced go?
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How long does it take for a typical wind turbine of 2 MW size to offset it’s carbon footprint ( all the energy that went into it’s production )?
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How does the cost of building wind energy compare to building nuclear, hydro or natural gas plants?
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What are some methods being developed to store the electricity from wind farms when the power isn’t required, so it can be dispatched later on?
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What effect do wind turbines have on nearby weather stations/radars?
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What are the requirements on financial guarantees for the dismantling and recycling of turbines and restoration of construction sites?
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