{"id":17287,"date":"2023-05-24T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T17:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/publication\/communique-de-presse-devoilement-dune-etude-pancanadienne-aucun-impact-significatif-des-changements-climatiques-sur-le-potentiel-eolien-en-amerique-du-nord\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:22:49","slug":"communique-de-presse-devoilement-dune-etude-pancanadienne-aucun-impact-significatif-des-changements-climatiques-sur-le-potentiel-eolien-en-amerique-du-nord","status":"publish","type":"publication","link":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/publication\/communique-de-presse-devoilement-dune-etude-pancanadienne-aucun-impact-significatif-des-changements-climatiques-sur-le-potentiel-eolien-en-amerique-du-nord\/","title":{"rendered":"Communiqu\u00e9 de presse \u2013 D\u00e9voilement d\u2019une \u00e9tude pancanadienne : aucun impact significatif des changements climatiques sur le potentiel \u00e9olien"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GASP\u00c9, May 24, 2023<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 Nergica, in collaboration with Ouranos and Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, today unveiled the results of a study examining the impact of climate change on wind energy potential in North America. The findings are very reassuring for the future of wind power in Canada: no significant changes in wind power generation are expected over the coming decades. It is a mature technology that will remain profitable and well-suited to play a central role in Canada\u2019s energy transition, despite climate change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As climate change increasingly disrupts the environment and the balance of ecosystems, renewable energy\u2014as a replacement for fossil fuels\u2014is one of the main avenues for reducing the potential scale of the consequences associated with these changes. Wind energy, in particular, has a pivotal role to play in the energy transition toward a low-carbon economy. However, a question arises: Are these renewable technologies also at risk from climate change, which would call into question the relevance of their role in the energy transition?<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This five-year study examined the impact of climate change on winds, ice, and wind energy production by comparing a future period (2031\u20132060) with a historical period (1981\u20132010). In conclusion: the results suggest that winds, like frost, will be minimally affected by climate change. Wind energy will remain a key technology in Canada\u2019s energy future to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while meeting growing energy demand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key findings of the study:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This study shows that, for the future period (2031\u20132060), climate change will not have any significant adverse impacts on wind power generation in Canada, taking into account wind patterns and icing conditions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This study enables policymakers to better assess the risks associated with climate change for the wind power industry and to make informed decisions regarding the promising future of this renewable energy source;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These results enable Canadian power grid operators to improve long-term planning for wind power and increase its reliability;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This study confirms that wind power will continue to play a key role in Canada\u2019s energy future and will help achieve the electricity grid\u2019s carbon-neutrality targets for 2035, while meeting growing energy demand;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Canada\u2019s wind energy potential. By incorporating, for the first time, the impact of climate change on icing\u2014a major source of energy and financial losses for wind farms\u2014the results are directly applicable to Canada\u2019s cold climate. These results thus confirm that Canada\u2019s wind energy potential will remain stable for the coming decades and that wind energy remains a solution of choice for meeting energy transition targets,\u201d explains Marilys Cl\u00e9ment, project manager for research and innovation at Nergica and coordinator of the study.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe finding that climate change has a negligible impact on wind energy production in Canada is one of the few pieces of good news amid a list of adverse impacts. We are pleased that our regional climate simulations were able to help account for icing events in addition to wind patterns as part of this innovative assessment of the future of wind energy production. This renewable energy source will remain effective and reliable in meeting growing electricity needs while contributing to the decarbonization of the economy. \u201cThis study is central to our vision of collaboration between the scientific community and adaptation stakeholders,\u201d said Alain Bourque, Executive Director of Ouranos.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWind energy will play an increasingly important role in the electrification of our economy. In fact, by 2030, wind power capacity will double in Quebec and will continue to grow thereafter. \u201cThis study will not only be very useful to us in planning our energy resources, but its findings also confirm that, despite the impacts of climate change, wind power generation will be there to supply Qu\u00e9bec with electricity,\u201d explains Kim Robitaille, Director \u2014 Energy System Operations Planning at Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nergica.enconstruction.website\/impact-des-changements-climatiques-sur-le-potentiel-eolien-en-amerique-du-nord\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link to the study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 30 \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Nergica<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nergica is a Canadian applied research center that drives innovation in renewable energy through research, technical assistance, technology transfer, and support for businesses and communities. Its mission: to accelerate the development and adoption of renewable energy. More specifically, Nergica specializes in developing solutions that promote the integration of renewable energy, optimize the performance of wind and solar power plants, and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Nergica has been active in the renewable energy sector for over 20 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Ouranos<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founded in 2001, Ouranos emerged from a shared vision of the Government of Quebec, Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, and Environment Canada, with financial support from Valorisation-Recherche-Qu\u00e9bec. Comprising a network of some 450 scientists and professionals from various disciplines, the consortium focuses on climate science, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation. Its goal is to acquire and develop knowledge about climate change and its impacts, as well as socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilities, in order to inform decision-makers about climate change and advise them on identifying, assessing, promoting, and implementing local and regional adaptation strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. It is Canada\u2019s largest electricity producer and ranks among the world\u2019s largest producers of hydroelectric power. Its sole shareholder is the Government of Qu\u00e9bec. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By harnessing clean and renewable energy sources, the company contributes to Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s collective wealth while playing a central role in building a green and sustainable economy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nergica.enconstruction.website\/impact-des-changements-climatiques-sur-le-potentiel-eolien-en-amerique-du-nord\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link to the study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maryse Paquette<\/strong><br>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director of Communications and Marketing, Nergica<\/span><br>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">mpaquette@nergica.com<\/span><br>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">+1 418 271-1001<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"inline_featured_image":false},"secteur-dexpertise":[],"type-de-client":[],"type-de-publication":[31],"class_list":["post-17287","publication","type-publication","status-publish","type-de-publication-communique-de-presse"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publication\/17287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publication"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/publication"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"secteur-dexpertise","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/secteur-dexpertise?post=17287"},{"taxonomy":"type-de-client","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-de-client?post=17287"},{"taxonomy":"type-de-publication","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nergica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-de-publication?post=17287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}