Our East and West coasts have among the best wind resources in the world for both onshore and offshore wind projects, though they have not yet been developed because sparsely populated regions of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and British Colombia haven’t needed the power. However, when wind energy is harnessed to generate green hydrogen, which can be condensed into a liquid – ammonia – and exported to Asia and Europe, project development becomes viable.
Collaboration is key to making Canada competitive. Governments must build out a supportive and transparent regulatory and fiscal regime. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson took significant steps in this direction this spring when he and his provincial counterparts in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador gave new broader energy mandates to offshore regulatory boards that were previously focused on oil and gas.
Group of Seven leaders have underscored the need for secure and sustainable sources of energy to displace Russian oil and gas following the invasion of Ukraine. In Berlin in May, G7 energy ministers highlighted two complementary goals: Accelerate compliance with Paris climate goals and enhance energy security through greater reliance on low-carbon sources.
High and steady winds could provide virtually uninterrupted power. Shallow water and a favourable seabed are conducive to offshore construction. Both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland have an existing energy services sector that can be deployed to support offshore renewable projects.
LOL.. there's no science even 2 say how much energy 1 windmill generates. Many PPL dont use their own critical mind but read reports & believe them, from 1s who stand 2 benefit off the ignorance of others. Germany tried this & now is mining for coal. CCP makes 75% of windmills..
I wonder what is safer in a car accident. A tank of hydrogen (bang ) or batteries (sizzle slowly).
Good idea, but why wind power? It is 'greener' than coal, gas and solar, but, at 11 grams of CO2 emission per KWhour of electricity generated (over the life of an average generating system) it is 'dirty' compared to nuclear at 10g.