Wind Energy Institute of Canada

About the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (Institute) : The Institute founded in 1981, located at North Cape, Prince Edward Island is a not for profit, independent research and testing institute. The Institute's mission is to advance the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, training, and collaboration. With Federal funding from the Department of Natural Resources' Clean Energy Fund, the Institute has built a state-of-the-art $25M, 10 MW wind park with a 1 MW/2 MWh battery energy storage system. The Institute's site has a strong wind resource and 300o exposure to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which allows for relatively low turbulent winds.