Ontario welcomes more wind energy

Wind energy is rapidly developing in Canada with the best proof being more than 6,500 MW of total installed capacity at the end of 2012. The year 2013 is set to continue in the same rhythm, and should attract over $3 billion in new investments.

Wind energy industry is today one of the fastest growing industries in the country. There are many areas in Canada with excellent wind power potential, and the country looks set to become one of the top wind energy markets in years to come.

Ontario not only leads wind energy development in the country but also solar energy development. The recent poll said that 69% of Ontarians are in favor of wind energy and would like for province to further continue its rapid wind energy development. The recent reports also say that wind power has already reached cost parity with every other option for electricity generation in Ontario.

Of course, there are also wind energy opponents who still question whether going for more wind is the way to go, often using noise pollution coming from wind turbines as the major health concern, though this connection still hasn't been confirmed by any serious study.

Nonetheless, the health effects of large wind turbines are currently being studied by Health Canada, and they are yet to announce their report on possible effects wind-turbine sound has on human health.

There is no doubt whatsoever that wind energy remains one of the best clean energy options for Canada. The positive examples of wind energy development in Canada from Ontario and Quebec could propel Canada into one of the world's leading wind energy markets, giving the country favorable position in global clean energy race.