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March 11, 2022

Program for 2nd Annual Canadian Wind Energy Research Network Meeting

WEICan is pleased to share the program for the 2nd annual Canadian Wind Energy Research Network meeting. This meeting will take place through a series of meetings over five days in early April and features presentations from wind energy researchers across Canada over a wide variety of topics, including Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, Cold Climate, Grid Integration, Offshore Wind, Asset Management, Forecasting, Curriculum Development, and Social and Environmental Integration.

 Zoom invitations to these meetings will be sent in the coming weeks. To get on the emailing list for these meetings, please register here.

 

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