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9 articles from the Sundamentals blog. For the fundamentals, start with our wind guide.

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Offshore Wind in Atlantic Canada: What's Coming and When

Offshore wind in Atlantic Canada is moving forward. See Nova Scotia's Wind West plan, the qualified bidders, expected timelines and what's still uncertain.

Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read
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Wind-to-Hydrogen in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, Explained

Wind-to-hydrogen in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia explained: how green hydrogen and ammonia work, which projects advanced or stalled, and what's next.

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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Leasing Your Land for Wind Energy: A Landowner's Guide for Canada

Thinking of leasing land for wind energy? This Canadian landowner's guide covers lease stages, payment types, key clauses and questions to ask developers.

Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Capacity Factor Explained: Why Wind Farms Don't Run at 100%

Capacity factor explained: why wind farms produce about a third of their maximum over a year, how Canada's wind fleet compares, and why it isn't a flaw.

Jun 25, 2026 · 5 min read
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Wind Energy and Wildlife: What the Research Says About Birds and Bats

Do wind turbines kill birds and bats? What research says about wind energy and wildlife in Canada, how it compares to other threats, and what reduces harm.

Jun 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Small Wind Turbines for Homes and Farms in Canada: Are They Worth It?

Are small wind turbines worth it in Canada? Learn what wind speed you need, approximate costs, tower and permit issues, and how they compare to solar.

Apr 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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How Canada's Wind Farms Are Changing Rural Economies

Canada's wind farms bring landowner payments, municipal tax revenue, jobs and Indigenous ownership to rural communities. Here's how it works in practice.

Mar 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Wind Turbine Noise and Health: Separating Myth From Evidence

Is wind turbine noise bad for your health? What Health Canada's major study found about sleep, stress and annoyance, plus the facts on infrasound.

Feb 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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How Wind Turbines Work: A Plain-Language Guide

How do wind turbines work? A plain-language guide to blades, gearboxes, generators and controls, and why wind speed matters so much for output.

Dec 3, 2025 · 4 min read

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