Empowering Wind Energy Innovation through Collaboration

Our Academic Partnerships

WEICan proudly collaborates with numerous academic institutions across Canada and the United States to advance wind energy research. Valuing the unique insights and expertise from the academic sector, our collaborations primarily occur through the Visiting Professor and Peer Review Program (VPPP) and research grants. We are always keen on establishing new partnerships and maintaining ongoing relationships with our academic allies to pursue research aligned with our mission. Below is a curated list of our academic collaborators over the past decade, highlighting our shared commitment to innovating and advancing wind energy solutions.

Name:
Rebecca Barthelmie
Agreement Types:
NDA – 2015, IEA Task 46 – 2022, NSF – Global Centers – 2024
Purpose:
NDA: Measurement of wind speed and turbulence in the presence of wakes and an escarpment.
IEA Task 46/NSF Global Centers: Impact of Meteorological Phenomena on Wind Turbine Blade Durability

Effective Date(s):

2015, 2022, 2024

Name:
Sara C Pryor
Agreement Types:
NDA – 2015, IEA Task 46 – 2022, NSF – Global Centers – 2024
Purpose:
NDA: Measurement of wind speed and turbulence in the presence of wakes and an escarpment.
IEA Task 46/NSF Global Centers: Impact of Meteorological Phenomena on Wind Turbine Blade Durability
Effective Date(s):
2015, 2022, 2024

Name:
Jonathan Nixon
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
Investigating turbine operation in cold climates.
Effective Date(s):
Nov 30/-0001

Name:
Lukas Swan
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
NSERC Engage: Baseline Experimental and Potential Economic Performance of a sodium-Nickel-Chloride Battery Integrated with Wind Turbines and the Electricity Grid

Effective Date(s):

Sep 01/2014

Name:
Hamed Aly
Agreement Type:
NDA, Mitacs
Purpose:
Research relating to operation WEICan renewable energy infrastructure.
Effective Date(s):
Jan 01/2023

Name:
Adrian Ilinca
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
Preliminary study and discussion for a possible research collaboration on the correlations between meteorological conditions and power loss in wind turbines operating in icing conditions.
Effective Date(s):
Jan 21/2022

Name:
Tariq Iqbal
Agreement Type:
VPPP
Purpose:
Learn about the Supervisory control and data acquisition systems as well as the hardware and details of operation of the small wind turbine test bed and data logging system being used at WEICan.
Effective Date(s):
Oct 01/2015

Name:
Hamid Zareipour, Schulich School of Engineering
Agreement Type:
MOU, NDA, MITACS
Purpose:
Focus on their common interest in the areas of wind energy engineering (in particular around asset management and condition monitoring systems) and renewable energy generation.
Effective Date(s):
Jan 01/2017

Name:
Liuchen Chang
Agreement Type:
Dyno Test Bed located on WEICan site
Purpose:
Focus on operation of dyno test bed and support for NSERC Network for Energy Storage and Technology.
Effective Date(s):
Apr 30/2015

Name:
Karen Hinzer
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
Performance analysis of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic arrays in the Canadian context.
Effective Date(s):
Feb 23/2022

Name:
Grant McSorley
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
Research related to Life Cycle Assessment and Asset Integrity Management of Renewable Energy Technology Systems.

Effective Date(s):

May 03/2023

Name:
Adam Fenech
Agreement Type:
MOU, NDA
Purpose:
Testing and validating meteorological equipment at WEICan site. https://projects.upei.ca/climate/

Effective Date(s):

Nov 30/2019

Name:
Amy Hsiao
Agreement Type:
NDA, Mitacs
Purpose:
Research related to materials assessment and characterization of wind turbine components, including lubricants, blades, and leading edge protection.
Effective Date(s):
Jan 01/2017

Name:
Claudio Canzares
Agreement Type:
NDA, VPPP
Purpose:
Focus on their common interests in the areas of energy storage and wind energy.

Effective Date(s):

Jul 01/2017

Name:
Mehrdad Kazerani
Agreement Type:
NDA, VPPP
Purpose:
Focus on their common interests in the areas of energy storage and wind energy.

Effective Date(s):

Jul 01/2017

Name:
David Johnson
Agreement Type:
NDA, VPPP
Purpose:
Focus on their common interests in the areas of energy storage and wind energy.
Effective Date(s):
Jul 01/2017

Name:
Kamran Siddiqui
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
NSERC Engage: Investigation of wake and topography effects on a wind farm performance.
Effective Date(s):
Mar 01/2015

Name:
Rupp Carriveau
Agreement Type:
NDA – 2015, NSERC Engage – 2015, NSERC Year 21 – 2017, IEA Wind Task 43 – 2024
Purpose:
Data Analytics for Canadian Commercial Wind Energy

Effective Date(s):

2015, 2017, 2024

Name:
Lindsay Miller
Agreement Types:
NSERC Year 21 – 2017, Repower Recommendations – 2024
Purpose:
Data Analytics for Canadian Commercial Wind Energy
Effective Date(s):
2017, 2024

Name:
Peter Taylor
Agreement Type:
NDA
Purpose:
NSERC Engage: Investigation of wake and topography effects on a wind farm performance.
Effective Date(s):
Mar 01/2015

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WEICan advances the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, innovation and collaboration.

WEICan envisions a Canada where wind energy leads as a sustainable source of clean power, fostering economic growth, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and securing a cleaner future. Our dedication to pioneering wind energy research, testing, innovation, and collaboration is propelling the transformation of Canada’s energy landscape towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

WEICan champions the development of sustainable wind energy through innovative research, partnerships, and community collaboration. Our goal is to advance environmentally friendly wind technologies, aligning with industry, academia, government, and community partners. We are committed to fostering economic growth and reducing carbon footprints, ensuring our contributions benefit both national interests and community well-being. Through our efforts, WEIC aims to be a leader in renewable energy promoting a cleaner, sustainable future.