Empowering Wind Energy Innovation through Collaboration

Year 21

Year 21 was a research project led by Dr. Rupp Carriveau at the University of Windsor, in collaboration with industry and academic partners, including WEICan, Kruger Energy, Enbridge, and the University of Western Ontario. Active from 2016 to 2020, Year 21 developed an investment decision support system for wind turbines reaching the end of their typical 20-year lifespans.

The project focused on creating strategies for life extension and asset management for Canada’s aging wind energy infrastructure, specifically analyzing data from wind farms to inform future maintenance and investment.

WEICan’s role in Year 21 involved utilizing its expertise to analyze operational data and contribute to research on the reliability and maintenance of aging wind energy infrastructure. WEICan, along with the other partners, helped to develop methods to evaluate the remaining useful life of key wind turbine components.

For more information, refer to the reports below on our publications page:

Geographic Information Systems Visualization of Wind Farm Operational Data to Inform Maintenance and Planning Discussions

Innovative Financing for Renewable Energy Project Development – Recent Case Studies in North America

Evaluating the Link Between LCOE and PPA Elements and Structure for Wind Energy

Passionate – Dedicated – Pioneering

Where expertise meets innovation

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.