Wind Energy Institute of Canada

Wind Energy Institute of Canada The Wind Energy Institute of Canada advances the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, innovation and collaboration.

Since 1981, WEICan has been at the forefront of Canada's wind research. WEICan, which until 2006 was known as the Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS), is situated in North Cape, Prince Edward Island (PEI), an area with an outstanding wind resource. As we move forward, we continue to work in close collaboration with our many partners, including universities, colleges and other research institutions, private sector companies, governments and utilities.

We are so excited to see our former student, Megan MacDonald, working with NASA to track Artemis II!
04/08/2026

We are so excited to see our former student, Megan MacDonald, working with NASA to track Artemis II!

Five engineering students and a professor at the University of New Brunswick are part of a team that’s tracking the Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed mission to the moon since the 1960s and ‘70s. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with one of them — Malpeque, P.E.I., native Megan MacDo...

WEICan is hiring! If you’re hands-on, technically skilled, and interested in renewable energy, this is a chance to work ...
04/02/2026

WEICan is hiring! If you’re hands-on, technically skilled, and interested in renewable energy, this is a chance to work on real wind systems while contributing to innovation in the sector.

Job Title: Wind Turbine Technician Organization: The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) Location: North Cape, Prince Edward Island, Canada Employment Type: Full Time, continuing Salary: $60K+, depending on experience About WEICan: The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) is a non-profit or...

On Friday we had an Open House at WEICan followed by dinner with music at Stompin' Tom's to celebrate Carl Doucette's re...
12/23/2025

On Friday we had an Open House at WEICan followed by dinner with music at Stompin' Tom's to celebrate Carl Doucette's retirement after 26 years as a Wind Turbine Technician.

Carl has seen it all during his 26 years with us. From the early days of small wind turbine testing to the complex maintenance of the large-scale turbines in our Wind R&D Park, Carl’s hands-on expertise has been essential to our success.

It’s hard to imagine the site without Carl’s steady presence, but after 26 years of keeping the blades turning, he’s earned some time to catch his breath!

Please join us in thanking Carl for his incredible contributions and wishing him a long, happy, and relaxing retirement.

EngineersPEI Recognizes WEICan’s Marianne Rodgers for Exceptional Leadership and Outreach
12/05/2025

EngineersPEI Recognizes WEICan’s Marianne Rodgers for Exceptional Leadership and Outreach

North Cape, Prince Edward Island – November 28, 2025 – WEICan is proud to share that our Scientific Director, Marianne Rodgers, PhD, has been awarded the Engineers PEI Friend of the Profession Award for 2025. This prestigious award recognizes a layperson who has made an outstanding contribution ...

WEICan enjoyed a visit from the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action as well ...
10/31/2025

WEICan enjoyed a visit from the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action as well as Gordon MacFadyen, CPA, CA, CEO, and Heather MacLeod, FEC, MASc, P.Eng., Director, Energy Assets at the PEI Energy Corporation last Friday to chat about our recent 500 GWh milestone and WEICan's plans for the future. PPrince Edward Island Government hashtag hashtag

WEICan's 10 MW Wind Park has produced more than 500 GWh of energy since beginning operation!
10/15/2025

WEICan's 10 MW Wind Park has produced more than 500 GWh of energy since beginning operation!

North Cape, Prince Edward Island – October 15, 2025 – The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) is proud to announce that its 10 MW Wind R&D Park has generated more than 500 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean, renewable electricity since operations began in 2012. This milestone underscores WEICan....

In Fall 2025, WEICan’s wind turbines will produce 500 GWh of energy. In the coming weeks, we will share some stats showi...
10/10/2025

In Fall 2025, WEICan’s wind turbines will produce 500 GWh of energy. In the coming weeks, we will share some stats showing what WEICan has accomplished in that time. Check out our website weekly for more stats! https://www.weican.ca/counting-down-to-500gwh/

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