Carl Doucette, Wind Turbine Technician, is retiring after 26 years of service at the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan, formerly Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS)).

On Friday, December 19^th WEICan celebrated Carl’s lengthy tenure with an Open House at WEICan followed by dinner at Stompin’ Tom’s, welcoming friends and former coworkers of Carl’s.

Since joining WEICan over two and a half decades ago, Carl has been at the forefront of Canada’s renewable energy evolution. His journey is a reflection of the industry itself—starting when wind power was a burgeoning field and helping it grow into the vital energy source it is today.

Carl’s expertise has spanned every scale of wind technology, from small wind to utility-scale large wind turbines. He also worked on projects bringing renewable energy to remote communities in Northern Canada.

At WEICan, Carl has been more than just a technician or a project lead; he has been a mentor, a problem solver, and a friend. From the installation of leading-edge protection on blades to the setup of training towers for the next generation of technicians, Carl’s handprints are all over our R&D park.

Carl, thank you for your tireless work, your passion for renewables, and the 26 years of memories. We wish you a retirement filled with the same steady winds and bright horizons you helped create for so many others.