Wind Energy Product and Coal-Fired Generation Assets

MW Point Tupper: Roscoe says aging coal-fired generation assets are no longer needed, according to The Chronicle Herald. That is incorrect. But is the wind energy product he wants to sell viable Mr. There are four major thermal steam plants using coal, pet-coke and heavy oil: Trenton, 307 MW; Point Tupper, 152 MW; Lingan, 617 MW and Point Aconi, 171 MW — for a total of 1,247 MW. They all have a defined design life. Unless Mr. Retirement of these plants is planned for and described in the 10-Year system outlook report produced by NSP. If the three demands for electricity are understood, along with the existing generation resources, which are in constant transition to achieve 40 per cent renewable energy in 2020, it becomes very evident how complex the entire system is and how critical the supply of firm electricity is for health and safety and security within our province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.