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CanREA welcomes 2020 Fall Economic Statement and inclusion of a “down payment” on Canada’s green recovery plan

Posted on December 1, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Solar energy and energy storage could create additional jobs and reduce GHG emissions as part of energy-efficient home retrofitting initiatives

Ottawa, November 30, 2020—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement, which puts its primary focus on addressing the immediate impacts of COVID-19 while taking initial steps towards achieving a green economic recovery.

A commitment to invest $2.6 billion over seven years in energy-efficiency retrofits provides an important start for a green economic recovery, as such retrofits are significant job creators and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

CanREA also welcomes the Government’s ongoing investment in electrifying Canada’s transportation system by providing $150 million to support charging stations for EVs across the country, as increased electrification of transportation, powered by non-emitting generation, is critical to achieving Canada’s net-zero targets.

In the context of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government understandably focused much of its Fall Economic Statement on immediate relief measures for Canadians, with further details to be announced in the 2021 budget.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the Government of Canada to enable wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to play an important role in both immediate and longer-term economic recovery initiatives, as we seek to build back better from the challenges posed by COVID-19,” said Hornung.

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“By ensuring that home retrofits enable energy self-supply through the adoption of solar energy and energy-storage technologies, in addition to energy-efficiency improvements, these initiatives can deliver even more benefits for the economy and the environment. We look forward to continuing to work with the Government of Canada to enable wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to play an important role in both immediate and longer-term economic recovery initiatives, as we seek to build back better from the challenges posed by COVID-19.”
–Robert Hornung, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. Our vision is to ensure wind energy, solar energy and energy storage play a central role in transforming Canada’s energy mix.

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association applauds new Net-Zero emissions legislation

Posted on November 19, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

New federal legislation will ensure transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050.

Ottawa, Ontario, November 19, 2020 – CanREA applauds the Federal Government for introducing Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

“What’s more, the requirement for regular and transparent reporting on progress against these targets will ensure that investors are well informed about the nature of the opportunities and can make better investment decisions,” Hornung added.

Canada is one of a rapidly growing number of countries that have made a commitment, consistent with climate science, to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

Wind energy, solar energy and energy storage will have a critical role to play in Canada’s achievement of this commitment, as a net-zero outcome will require the decarbonization of the electricity grid and significantly increased electricity production to substitute for fossil fuels in transportation, buildings and industry.

Wind and solar energy’s low and still-declining costs have led Bloomberg New Energy Finance to conclude that their share of global electricity production will increase from 9% today to 56% by 2050, further enabled by the rapidly declining costs of many energy-storage technologies.

CanREA and its members look forward to working with the Federal Government to make Canada’s net zero commitment a reality in the years ahead.

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“Enshrining Canada’s net-zero emissions target in legislation, with interim targets for 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2045, will provide investors in the renewable-energy and energy-storage sectors with increased confidence about future investment opportunities in Canada at a time of intense global competition for investment in these sectors. What’s more, the requirement for regular and transparent reporting on progress against these targets will ensure that investors are well informed about the nature of the opportunities and can make better investment decisions.”–Robert Hornung, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

CanREA brings together 400+ industry experts for Canada’s premier Renewable Energy Forum

Posted on November 10, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

OTTAWA, NOVEMBER 10, 2020—More than 400 participants and leading experts in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage came together for Canada’s premier renewable energy event this week, as the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) held its first-ever virtual Forum on November 9 and 10, 2020.

“Our abundant sources of renewable energy will power our clean growth future. We will continue to use them to reduce emissions, create jobs and grow our economies,” said the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, who participated in a live discussion about the role of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage in Canada’s future energy mix following his opening remarks.

CanREA was pleased to welcome Sophie Brochu (President & CEO, Hydro-Québec), Michael Law (President & CEO, Alberta Electric System Operator), Mike Marsh (President & CEO, SaskPower) and Terry Young (Interim President & CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator) to the Forum for an important discussion on innovation and collaboration opportunities engendered by the rapid changes in technologies, policies and customer preferences that are disrupting the electricity sector.

The program also included special panels on Canada’s energy transition, where CanREA Board Chair Michelle Chislett (Managing Director, Canada and US Development, Northland Power) spoke with industry leaders and on Canada’s energy future, where sustainability leaders from Telus, RBC, Oxford Properties and the City of Edmonton discussed their strong interest in accessing renewable energy for their organizations.

CanREA thanks all presenters, attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for making the Forum a success. A special thank you to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Ltd. for supporting the event as a Presenting Partner, along with Goldwind Americas, who was the event’s Program Stream Partner.

“We are proud to support the Canadian Renewable Energy Forum,” said Paul van der Weg, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited’s Managing Director, Canada. “As a leader in reliable renewable-energy generation in Canada, we are committed to creating long-term solutions for our customers and supporting efforts to further grow the Canadian Renewables market. We see the Forum as an excellent way to engage in dialogue with our industry partners to achieve these goals.”

In addition to attending a full roster of virtual presentations, attendees were also able to connect with one another though the Forum’s chat and video conferencing tools, as well as four daily “Power Together” networking sessions, and peruse a virtual showcase of renewable energy exhibitors.

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“One message heard consistently throughout the Forum is that Canada must capitalize on its massive untapped wind and solar energy potential if it is to build an affordable, clean and reliable energy system that will help Canada reach the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050. CanREA and its more than 250 members are committed to working with Canada’s federal and provincial governments, Crown Utilities and system operators to ensure that wind energy, solar energy and energy storage play a central role in transforming Canada’s energy mix.”—Robert Hornung, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association

“Our abundant sources of renewable energy will power our clean growth future. We will continue to use them to reduce emissions, create jobs and grow our economies.”—the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources

“We are proud to support the Canadian Renewable Energy Forum. As a leader in reliable renewable-energy generation in Canada, we are committed to creating long-term solutions for our customers and supporting efforts to further grow the Canadian Renewables market. We see the Forum as an excellent way to engage in dialogue with our industry partners to achieve these goals.”— Paul van der Weg, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited’s Managing Director, Canada

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Our Keynote Speaker, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, participated in a live discussion about the role of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage in Canada’s future energy mix.

Robert Hornung moderated a discussion with Sophie Brochu, Michael Law, Mike Marsh and Terry Young on energy transition, as well as on the role they are looking for the wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage industries to play, both in front of and behind the meter.

Siemens Gamesa supported the Canadian Renewable Energy Forum as a Presenting Partner. Paul van der Weg, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited’s Managing Director, Canada provided opening remarks as a Sponsor.

**More than 400 leading experts in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage came together for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s first-ever virtual Forum in November 2020.**

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association Responds to 2020 Ontario Budget

Posted on November 6, 2020March 22, 2022 by Bridget Wayland

Affordable electricity will be a pillar of post-pandemic economic recovery

Ottawa, Ontario, November 6, 2020 – Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Hon. Rod Phillips, tabled the provincial budget in the Legislature yesterday. Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover included measures aimed at providing financial relief for electricity consumers during these difficult times.

Electricity costs have increased in Ontario over the past decade as a result of investments made in much-needed infrastructure like transmission and new generation. The actions committed to by this government will provide financial relief for electricity consumers during these difficult times and will help support our post-pandemic economic recovery.

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is committed to working with the Ontario Government to ensure that future investments in the electricity system focus on the provision of reliable, low cost and emissions-free sources of power for the benefit of all Ontarians.

Renewable generation, along with energy storage and other emerging technologies such as smart grids and distributed energy resources, will play a critical role in supporting such objectives by improving operational efficiency, reducing curtailment and more effectively deploying our province’s diversity of energy resources while lowering overall system costs.

Representing innovators, engineers, developers, investors, and other industry partners, CanREA is eager to continue working with Premier Ford, Minister Rickford and the Government of Ontario to enable an energy market that provides cost-competitive and sustainable energy solutions for Ontario’s electricity needs.

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“We are committed to working with the government to ensure that affordability remains a key consideration in the development of a reliable, low cost and emissions-free electricity system that benefits all Ontarians.”

– Robert Hornung, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. Our association works to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. Our vision is to ensure wind energy, solar energy and energy storage play a central role in transforming Canada’s energy mix.

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Anastasia Smolentseva, Communications Manager

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-857-3359

asmolentseva@renewablesassociation.ca

CanREA welcomes Alberta’s new Energy Savings for Business program

Posted on November 3, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Ottawa, Ontario, November 3, 2020 – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) applauds the Government of Alberta’s announcement of its new Energy Savings for Business program, to be delivered through Emissions Reductions Alberta.

With funding sourced from Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system as well as the federal Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF), the Energy Savings for Business program will provide grants to small- and medium-scale businesses toward the implementation of energy-efficient technologies, including on-site electricity generation.

“We commend the Alberta and Federal governments for this strategic investment in the Energy Savings for Business program,” said Robert Hornung, President and CEO of CanREA.

“This program is truly win-win-win: It will quickly create clean energy jobs across Alberta, it will help small- and medium-sized businesses to upgrade their facilities and bring down their energy costs, and it will achieve significant emissions reductions.”

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

Media advisory: Leading wind energy, solar energy and energy storage experts to discuss Canada’s energy transition at the upcoming virtual Canadian Renewable Energy Forum

Posted on October 28, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Who: The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is excited to welcome wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage industry leaders and partners at the Canadian Renewable Energy Forum that will be held virtually on November 9-10, 2020.

What: The Canadian Renewable Energy Forum builds on the legacy of long-established annual wind and solar energy industry events in Canada, and has been expanded to encompass issues and opportunities for the wind energy, solar energy and energy storage industries in Canada within a single program. The Forum’s 10 concurrent sessions will focus on key elements of Canada’s energy transition including electricity market reform, hybrid projects combining renewable energy and energy storage, rapidly growing corporate and customer demand for renewable energy, and more! Please see the Forum’s program for a full list of sessions and speakers.

Of note, the Forum will open on November 9 with a panel on Canada’s Energy Transition. Michelle Chislett (Managing Director, Canada and US Development, Northland Power and CanREA Board Chair) will moderate a discussion between Frank Davis (Country Head – Canada, Pattern Energy Group), Brian Douglas (VP – Sales, HES PV), Jeff Jenner (CEO, Potentia Renewables) and Annette Verschuren (Chair and CEO, NRStor).

The second day of the Forum, November 10, will open with the Innovation and Collaboration plenary that will bring together chief executives from regulated utilities and provincial system operators: Sophie Brochu (President & CEO, Hydro-Québec), Michael Law (President & CEO, Alberta Electric System Operator), Mike Marsh (President & CEO, SaskPower) and Terry Young (Interim President & CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator).

The day will close with the Canada’s Energy Future plenary, moderated by Chris Severson-Baker (Interim Director, Business Renewables Center Canada), where attendees will hear from sustainability leaders of companies such as Telus, RBC, and Oxford Properties as well as the City of Edmonton on their interests in accessing renewable energy for their customers.

Where: We are using a global virtual events platform to deliver a real forum experience in a virtual environment like no other. You will be able to converge and connect with all participants, attend plenaries and education sessions, and come together in the designated “Power Together” networking sessions and showcase opportunities.

Media: For advance interviews with our President and CEO, Robert Hornung, and the policy team about what to expect from this year’s Forum, please contact Anastasia Smolentseva, Communications Manager, at asmolentseva@renewablesassociation.ca. For accreditation, please send a request including a brief description of your primary area of interest.

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

Ontario’s Main Street Recovery Plan Opens the Door to Community Net Metering

Posted on October 9, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Demonstration projects could enable more Ontarians to benefit from distributed solar power generation in their community

Ottawa, Ontario, October 9, 2020 – Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, the Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, this week introduced the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, which would enable Community Net Metering demonstration projects to help support local communities to develop innovative community projects like net-zero or community micro-grids that use small-scale energy systems including renewable generation.

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association applauds this initiative as it envisions the creation of a regulatory framework that would provide Ontarians with an opportunity to support economic recovery through the deployment of distributed solar energy projects in their community when they are not able to install such technologies at their own household, business or institution. Such projects are exceptionally effective at quickly creating jobs and stimulating investment while at the same time supporting carbon emissions reduction and community resilience.

Our association looks forward to working with the Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines on the details of this important initiative in the days to come.

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“There are many Ontarians who are keen to have their homes and businesses powered by solar energy but do not have the roof space on-site to install this technology. A community net metering framework would enable more people to benefit from solar energy deployment within the community while also creating local jobs and investment”, said Nicholas Gall, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Director of Distributed Energy Resources

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

Canadian Renewable Energy Association Applauds Emphasis on Clean Power in the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Growth Plan

Posted on October 1, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Investments in wind energy, solar energy, energy storage and electricity infrastructure can stimulate the economy and address climate change

Ottawa, Ontario, October 1, 2020 – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association applauds the Federal Government for its announcement today that the Canada Infrastructure Bank will allocate $2.5 billion to support investments in clean power projects over the next 24-36 months and beginning before the end of 2020. Investments will be targeted to support the generation, storage and transmission of clean power.

Canada’s massive untapped and cost-competitive wind and solar energy resources provide opportunities for investment, job creation and economic growth in all regions of the country, including Indigenous and remote communities. As Canada looks to strengthen its 2030 climate targets and move to net-zero carbon by 2050, new wind and solar energy will play a central role in both the decarbonization of Canada’s electricity grid and the expansion of electricity production required to support reduced use of fossil fuels in transportation, buildings and industry. Investments in energy storage and electricity transmission infrastructure are critical enablers that will facilitate the efficient integration and expansion of wind and solar energy within the electricity system.

Through the provision of low-cost and long-term capital, the Canada Infrastructure Bank can facilitate and accelerate the deployment of new wind energy, solar energy, energy storage and electricity infrastructure projects that will create jobs and investment in the short-term while reducing greenhouse gas emissions today and in the future.

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association looks forward to engaging with the Canada Infrastructure Bank on the details of this initiative and hopes to see new projects moving forward in 2020.

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“By facilitating new investments in wind and solar energy, the Canada Infrastructure Bank can support investment, job creation and economic recovery while also supporting Canada’s efforts to meet its 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets”, said Robert Hornung, President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

“The clean power investments envisioned by the Canada Infrastructure Bank in areas like energy storage and new electricity transmission infrastructure can provide a foundation that enables enhanced and sustainable growth in wind energy and solar energy over time,” said Jean-François Nolet, Vice-President, Policy, Government and Public Affairs of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca

Electricity Transformation Canada 2020 Canceled

Posted on July 20, 2020March 12, 2021 by Bridget Wayland

Hannover Fairs (Canada) and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association look forward to welcoming businesses and individuals involved in modernizing Canada’s electricity system at Electricity Transformation Canada 2021 on November 17-19.

Ottawa, Ontario, July 20, 2020 – Hannover Fairs (Canada) and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association announced today that Electricity Transformation Canada 2020, Canada’s largest renewable energy and energy storage conference and exhibition, scheduled to take place November 10 – 12 in Toronto, Ontario, has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 situation. Under current provincial guidelines, indoor gatherings of more than 50 people are not permitted and it is unclear when it will be safe for larger gatherings to proceed.

“This was a difficult decision, but it is the right one. While we were very excited to launch our inaugural event in 2020 and appreciate the strong interest shown by exhibitors, sponsors and thought leaders, the health and well-being of all participants and our staff remain our top priority,” says Larry Turner, President and CEO of Hannover Fairs (Canada). “We are nonetheless pleased to announce that we will now launch this event with Electricity Transformation Canada 2021, to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from November 17 – 19, 2021 and we look forward to welcoming participants from across Canada and around the globe to our event at that time.”

Electricity Transformation Canada will bring wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and complementary technologies – from transportation electrification to smart grid and digitalization – all together in one landmark event.

“While COVID – 19 has resulted in the cancellation of Electricity Transformation Canada 2020, Canada’s electricity system continues to transform,” says Robert Hornung, President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association. “As a result, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association will be hosting a virtual event that will examine the role of wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage in the transformation of electricity systems across Canada in November 2020. More information on this event will be forthcoming in September 2020, as part of our association’s comprehensive events program for 2020 – 2021.”

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About Hannover Fairs (Canada)

Hannover Fairs (Canada) is a subsidiary of Hannover, Germany’s Deutsche Messe – one of the world’s largest and most active organizers of industrial technology events. Hannover Fairs helps companies expand domestically and internationally through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at Deutsche Messe’s worldwide portfolio of events, including Energy at HANNOVER MESSE and Canada’s premier renewable energy event, Electricity Transformation Canada. Visit https://www.hfcanada.ca for more information.

About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

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Wind Energy, Solar Energy and Energy Storage Companies Unite in Canada

Posted on July 6, 2020March 12, 2021 by Lejla Latifovic

New Canadian Renewable Energy Association positioned to provide solutions for Canada’s energy transition

Ottawa, Ontario, July 6, 2020 – Effective July 1, 2020, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the new multi-technology industry association that provides a unified voice for solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage in Canada. It has been created by uniting the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) into a new, expanded association that also includes energy storage.

The new association is being launched against the backdrop of a global pandemic, which has fueled a debate about Canada’s energy future and the acceleration of the ongoing transition to a cleaner, low-carbon economy.

“The Canadian Renewable Energy Association will be advocating for investment in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage projects that can deliver both jobs and economic benefits today, as well as the infrastructure that will provide a foundation for significantly more investment in the jobs, economic activity and energy solutions of tomorrow,” said Robert Hornung, the founding President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association. “While this has been a time of tremendous challenge for our country, the pandemic also presents Canada with an opportunity to invest in sustainable pathways for addressing economic and environmental challenges.”

If Canada is to meet its target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a significantly expanded non-emitting electricity grid will be needed to support increased use of electricity in transportation, buildings and industry. Success will require wind energy, solar energy and energy storage technologies to play a critical role in this effort.

In Canada and around the world, electricity systems are rapidly innovating and modernizing to leverage new technologies and wind energy, solar energy and energy storage are rapidly becoming the low-cost solution for Canada’s future electricity needs. The rapid growth of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions around the world is also enhancing the reliability, flexibility and scalability of energy production and use.

The solutions provided by our technologies present exciting new opportunities for investment. Bloomberg projects US $9.5 trillion in global investment in wind and solar energy between 2018 and 2050 and almost US $1 trillion more in batteries for energy storage. These figures represent 77 per cent of the total projected global investment in power generation over that period.

The scalability of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage means these technologies can transform Canada’s energy system by providing solutions at both micro and macro scales. At the micro level, distributed energy resources can be deployed to convert remote communities from diesel generators to sustainable micro-grids using solar panels and industrial-sized batteries. They can promote increased energy self-sufficiency through deployment of rooftop solar panels in neighbourhoods across the country or on big-city office buildings or university campuses. On a larger, utility scale, these technologies can be deployed in complementary ways to supply and support the broader electricity grid, or they can be used in hybrid applications where facilities use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to provide utility-scale power.

“The 300+ members of our new Association will advocate for policies – federally and provincially – that facilitate and enable delivery of the low-cost, non-emitting solutions increasingly sought by Canadian electricity consumers,” said Michelle Chislett, Interim Board Chair of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, and Managing Director for Canada & U.S. Development at Northland Power. “Our members are ready and willing to help Canada capture the synergies that connect wind energy, solar energy and energy storage technologies.”

“The transition to clean and renewable sources of energy will have significant positive impacts for consumers, the economy and the environment,” says Jason Chee-Aloy, Interim Board Vice Chair of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association and Managing Director at Power Advisory LLC. “The solar energy, wind energy and energy storage industries will help Canada reduce its emissions while also providing economic opportunities in urban centres, rural areas and in Indigenous communities across the country.”

Background

Robert Hornung was named the founding President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association on May 19, 2020.
Headquartered in Ottawa, with regional offices across Canada, the Association will have both national influence as well as a regional presence to advocate for energy solutions that utilize wind energy, solar energy and energy storage.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association looks forward to continuing the important work of the Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (CanCORE) in partnership with WaterPower Canada and Marine Renewables Canada. CanCORE, including CanWEA and CanSIA, published an op-ed in the Globe and Mail on why renewable energy should be the cornerstone of Canada’s net zero strategy.
Electricity Transformation Canada, an exciting new exhibition and conference dedicated to the business of energy transformation, will launch in November 2020. It is a partnership between Hannover Fairs and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

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About the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

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For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:

Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications

Canadian Renewable Energy Association

613-227-5378

bwayland@renewablesassociation.ca