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General - Renewable Energy
Wind Power
Solar Energy
Bioenergy
Alternative Sources of Energy

General - Renewable Energy

Situation Analysis of the Knowledge, Competencies, and Skill Requirements of Jobs in Renewable Energy Technologies in Canada
Renewable energy technologies are evolving rapidly across the country. In order to face the increasing demand in the market, Canada needs to address the challenge of preparing a pool of talented renewable energy technicians and technologists adequately trained in renewable energy market development, sustainable energy management and industry leadership. This study examines and describes the skill sets required to support increased use of renewable energy technologies in Canada.
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Net-Zero Energy Home: A Sustainable Energy Solution for Canada
This report introduces the net-zero energy home as a technologically viable opportunity for Canada, provides an overview of the technological innovations that could be deployed in the residential sector and of the challenges to overcome, and offers stakeholder recommendations generated for the consideration of the Net-Zero Energy Home Coalition.
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Canadian Electric Power Technology Roadmap: Forecast
The technology roadmap provides an overview of the Canadian electric power industry and its challenges in the context of an increasingly deregulated and competitive marketplace. The roadmap elaborates on the opportunity for small-scale generation and of renewable energy to respond to the increasing environmental concerns about existing generation and distribution methods.
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Wind Power

Human Resources Needs in the Canadian Wind Energy Industry
This study provides an overview of the challenges facing the labour demand in the Canadian wind energy industry. The Canadian wind energy industry is expected to grow considerably within the next decade. Such potential growth will create a large demand for a high-skilled labour force and consequently provide opportunities as well as challenges for educational institutions to meet the demands of the industry.
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Wind Power: Capitalize on Opportunities in a Growing Canadian Industry
The Canadian wind power industry is growing at an unprecedented rate, presenting excellent investment opportunities for businesses. This brochure provides an overview of opportunities for investment and manufacturing along the supply-chain of a wind farm and identifies several potential areas where Canadian companies could provide services.
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A Study on Supply-Chain Capabilities in the Canadian Wind Power Industry
This study provides an analysis of the supply-chain structure in the life cycle of a wind farm. The study aims to identify the current and potential manufacturing capabilities in Canada, to suggest actions to attract further investment in manufacturing, and identify the opportunities for the emerging markets in Canada that are well positioned to satisfy key Canadian and U.S. markets.
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Solar Energy

Unleashing the Potential of On-Grid Photovoltaics in Canada - An Action Plan to Make PV an Integral Component of Canada's Energy Future
The purpose of this study is three-fold: to gain an appreciation of existing and emerging markets for on-grid photovoltaics (PV) in Canada and abroad, to identify and better understand the challenges that face the PV industry in Canada, and to identify specific measures (policies and programs) and partnerships that are critical to stimulating the Canadian market for on-grid PV and enhancing the capacity of Canadian PV suppliers to deploy their solutions into the global marketplace.
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Bioenergy

Innovation Roadmap on Bio-based Feedstocks, Fuels and Industrial Products
This innovation roadmap identifies technology-based opportunities for utilizing Canada's abundant bio-resources in order to grow the economy while protecting the environment and our quality of life. A good portion of the roadmap deals with the conversion of biomass into different types of biofuels.
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Alternative Sources of Energy

Charting the Course: A Program Roadmap for Canada's Transition to Hydrogen Economy
The program roadmap offers a comprehensive reference of federal departments and their program initiatives that are available to Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector. This document serves to guide industry in funding and support opportunities that are available across the innovation continuum, including basic research and development, market demonstration and commercialization.
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Canadian Fuel Cell Commercialization Roadmap
This roadmap has been developed through the participation, input and assistance of many leaders in industry, government and academia. It represents a critical step in identifying the commercialization challenges for fuel cell technologies, and in selecting the strategies and actions that will allow Canadian stakeholders to successfully meet these challenges.
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