The first annual Hub Summit, exclusively for Canadian utilities and system operators, was part of CanREA’s recently launched Electricity Transition Hub. This was a unique, two-day event focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by innovative renewable-energy technologies.
Topics stemmed from CanREA’s work with Electricity Transition Hub participants throughout the year to provide the most relevant conversations for Canadian electricity utilities and system operators.
Large group sessions leveraged the Hub’s network of international experts, adapting leading-edge knowledge and experiences for relevance to the Canadian grid.
Guest speakers hosted small group sessions, placing a priority on dialogue and the efficient exchange of information.
Using a workshop format, the Hub Summit provided ample time for discussion and collaboration on specially selected themes.
The Hub Summit was an exclusive event for CanREA’s Electricity Transition Hub. Tickets were free for Hub participants, granting access to all the sessions and workshops, as well as meals for the full two days of the Summit.
The CanREA Electricity Transition Hub (“the Hub”) is a new entity bringing together electricity utilities and system operators for capacity-building activities related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada. It aims to share relevant knowledge and skills through a curated resource library known as the Electricity Transition Hub Electronic Resource (ETHER) Library, as well as reporting resources, quarterly meetings and an annual Hub Summit. The Hub is led by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) program.
Webinar-NRCan Update: IEA’s Photovoltaic Power System Program
November 23, 2022, 1 to 2 p.m.
CanREA was pleased to host a Natural Resources Canada webinar on November 23, in which NRCan’s Yves Poissant highlighted the recent activities and accomplishments of the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power System Technology Collaboration Program (IEA PVPS).
Preliminary market data shows that, despite a second year of COVID-19 pandemic, the global PV market grew significantly again in 2021. In fact, according to the IEA PVPS, at least 175 GW of PV systems were installed and commissioned around the world last year, bringing the total global cumulative installed capacity for PV to more than 942 GW at the end of 2021.
For almost three decades, the IEA PVPS programme has brought together experts aiming to accelerate the integration, operation and ultimately the acceptability of solar photovoltaics in a wide range of applications. This global network of researchers and policy experts shares the latest technology research findings and best practices to advance Solar PV energy deployment, as solar energy becomes one of the cornerstones of the ecological transition required to face the climate emergency.
Speaker:
Yves Poissant is a PV Technology Specialist and Research Manager at Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetENERGY and Canada’s delegate to the executive committee of the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Program.
A recording of this webinar is available on CanREA’s member-only website.
CanREA Networking Reception – Atlantic Canada
November 9, 2022, 5 p.m. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thank you to everyone who came out on November 9 for our in-person networking reception in Halifax, which brought together energy sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors in Nova Scotia.
Sixty movers and shakers of the renewable-energy industry were on site for this exciting networking opportunity, part of a series of CanREA networking events happening in Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta this fall.
The Atlantic Canada networking reception was an excellent occasion to position your company as a leader in the wind, solar and energy storage industry, make new connections and engage with other organizations while supporting CanREA’s efforts to expand the market in Atlantic Canada and across the country.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CanREA Networking Reception – Quebec
November 17, 2022, 5 p.m. Sir Winston Churchill Pub Complex Montreal, Quebec
This is an exciting time for wind, solar and storage in Quebec, and CanREA is working hard to expand opportunities in in this market. In fact, CanREA aims to unlock 30+ new GW across Canada by 2030, representing a $50+ Billion investment opportunity for wind, solar and storage industries.
Thank you to everyone who joined Canadian Renewable Energy Association for a special, in-person networking reception in Montreal on November 17. The event brought together energy sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in Quebec’s wind, solar and energy-storage industries.
It was an excellent occasion to position your company as an industry leader, make new connections and engage with other organizations while supporting CanREA’s efforts to expand the market in Quebec and across Canada.
This reception was part of a series of exciting CanREA networking events that took place in Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta this fall.
Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd
For future Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Membership and Business Development Manager, to discuss how you can stand out from the crowd as a sponsor and showcase your company as a leader in the industry.
Health and safety
CanREA places the highest importance on health and safety. CanREA events follow, at a minimum, the relevant COVID-19 public health guidelines determined by the jurisdiction where the event is being held. CanREA is committed to taking the precautions necessary to ensure our in-person events provide a safe environment for all, including attendees, participants, vendors and employees.
CanREA Networking Reception – Alberta
November 29, 2022, 5 p.m. The Derrick Gin Mill and Kitchen Calgary, Alberta
When it comes to renewable energy, the Alberta advantage is clear to see.
Wind and solar energy continue to expand at an unprecedented rate across the province, while CanREA is working hard to keep growing new opportunities in Alberta. In fact, CanREA aims to unlock 30+ new GW across Canada by 2030, representing a $50+ Billion investment opportunity for the wind, solar and storage industries.
Thank you to everyone that joined the Canadian Renewable Energy Association in Calgary for a special, in-person networking reception on November 29. The event brought together 145 attendees, including energy sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in Alberta’s wind, solar and energy-storage sectors.
It was an excellent occasion to position your company as an industry leader, make new connections and engage with other organizations while supporting CanREA’s efforts to expand the market across Canada.
This reception was part of a series of exciting CanREA networking events that took place in Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta this fall.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd
For future Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Membership and Business Development Manager, to discuss how you can stand out from the crowd as a sponsor and showcase your company as a leader in the industry.
Health and safety
CanREA places the highest importance on health and safety. CanREA events follow, at a minimum, the relevant COVID-19 public health guidelines determined by the jurisdiction where the event is being held. CanREA is committed to taking the precautions necessary to ensure our in-person events provide a safe environment for all, including attendees, participants, vendors and employees.
CanREA Annual General Meeting 2022 (virtual)
October 21, 2022, 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
CanREA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022 will be held virtually on October 21, 2022, from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET). The AGM will provide members with a summary of CanREA’s key activities, the results of the 2022 CanREA Board Elections, and the next steps for the association.
Speakers:
Robert Hornung, CanREA President & CEO
Jason Chee-Aloy, CanREA Board Chair; Managing Director, Power Advisory LLC
2022 CanREA AGM Agenda:
Agenda Review / Motion to Approve the Agenda
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the 2021 CanREA AGM
Report on CanREA’s Audited Financial Statements for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Motion to Approve the Auditor for CanREA’s Audited Financial Statements for 2022- 2023
President’s Report on CanREA Highlights in 2021-2022 and Strategic Priorities for 2022-2023
Any other business
Announcement of the results of the CanREA Board Elections
Motion to Adjourn
To register and access the AGM agenda and other materials, please log into the Members-Only side of the CanREA website and select the Board and Governance/Annual General Meeting section.
Webinar — Build transfer agreements: Technical risk management for Canadian utilities
October 5, 2022, 1 pm (ET)
There is new interest in different ownership models for renewables assets in Canada, as evidenced by utilities taking ownership stakes in, or full ownership of, wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities under development. Several variants of Build-Transfer Agreements (BTAs) are currently being deployed in Canada.
DNV and CanREA joined on October 5 for an educational webinar and to learn more about this topic!
DNV shared information on technical risk management with existing and emerging utility players in the marketplace. DNV also highlighted key elements to consider in the negotiations of the BTA agreements. Specifically, DNV described how to best manage risk when negotiating the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) or Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (EPC), and its recommendations for what constitutes best practice.
Speakers:
Reem Bashatly, Director, Engineering
Michael Cookson, Senior Project Manager, Engineering
Hadis Moradi, Senior Project Manager, Engineering
Adam Morrill, Field Engineer, Engineering
Usgal Zandanbal, Team Lead, Utility Scale Solar Energy Assessment
A CanREA member webinar: Grow your business: How CanREA members can enable and capitalize on a $50B opportunity
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 1 p.m. (ET)
This decade represents a potential $50+ Billion investment opportunity for Canada’s renewable energy industry, and CanREA aims to unlock it. CanREA is advocating for the deployment of 30+ GW of new wind and solar energy, by 2030, as the best way to meet Canada’s net-zero climate change targets.
Join this exclusive, free, CanREA member webinar to hear directly from our CEO about this opportunity. You will receive critical market intelligence and learn about CanREA’s advocacy plans, focusing on the priority policy, regulatory, and market changes that will procure this opportunity for our members.
Find out how you can capitalize on this opportunity to benefit your company and engage with our policy team to help shape Canada’s energy future.
Speakers:
Robert Hornung CanREA’s President and CEO
Brandy Giannetta CanREA’s Vice President, Policy, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Wesley Johnston CanREA’s Vice President, Business Development, Finance and Operations
Registration is free and reserved for CanREA members. You will be redirected to the members-only website.
If you are not a member and wish to learn more about membership benefits and opportunities, contact our team today!
CanREA Summer Solstice — Ontario
June 21, 2022, 5 to 7 p.m. Fairmont Royal York Hotel 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
More than 150 renewable energy industry leaders from across Ontario and Canada attended the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Summer Solstice networking event on June 21 in downtown Toronto.
It was incredible to reconnect with executives, professionals and stakeholders from across the wind energy, solar energy and energy storage sectors at this face-to-face reception!
Thank you to everyone who came out to mingle with colleagues and make new connections. CanREA would like to give a special thank you to our Networking Sponsors: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and EDF Renewables; and our Event Supporters: Goldwind and Pattern Canada.
Networking Sponsor
Event Supporter
CANCELLED- Operations Summit Spotlight Webinar Series – Cybersecurity
This webinar has been cancelled due to severe weather that has caused an ongoing power outage in the Ottawa area. We apologize for the inconvenience. We would encourage you to check out the program for the CanREA Operations Summit 2022 for other learning opportunities that might be of interest.
Webinar 3: Cybersecurity May 26, 2022 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET
The third webinar in this series will focus on the critical issue of cybersecurity.
Canada’s critical-infrastructure defenders are currently being asked to bolster their awareness and protection against certain cyber-threats.
As the keepers of important power-generation assets, renewable-energy operations and maintenance professionals will play a critical role in keeping the lights on across the country, amidst targeted energy-infrastructure attacks.
In this cybersecurity operations-focused webinar, you will hear from key organizations in North America’s cyber security awareness and defense network, who will speak directly to Canadian wind, solar and energy storage operators and service providers. This is an important webinar providing awareness and learning on cybersecurity issues that will be helpful for anyone using information and operational technology (IT/OT) in their daily work, whether their official title relates directly to cyber security or not.
Michael Russell of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security will provide an update on cyber security threats to Canada’s critical infrastructure and some resources for site staff to pursue.
Andrew Lackey of the Energy Infrastructure Security Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will provide some additional context and insight into what they are seeing, and the networks being established to protect Canada’s energy infrastructure against current and emerging threats.
Invited Speakers
Andrew Lackey – Natural Resources Canada
Michael Russell – Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
