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From: sageyrain	11/5/2006 1:09:38 PM
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Message 22978133 How much wind power is too much? RICHARD BLACKWELL Sunday, October 29, 2006 Wind power has become a key part of Canada's energy mix, with the number of installed wind turbines growing exponentially in recent months. But the fact the wind doesn't blow all the time is creating a potential roadblock that could stall growth in the industry. Alberta and Ontario, the two provinces with the most wind turbines up and whirling, face concerns that there are limits on how much power can be generated from the breeze before their electricity systems are destabilized. Alberta recently put a temporary cap on wind generation at 900 megawatts — a level it could reach as early as next year — because of the uncertainty. And a report in Ontario released last week says that in some situations more than 5,000 MW of wind power, stable operation of the power grid could be jeopardized. <more>

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