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January 11, 2018

The Wind Energy Institute of Canada partners with OSIsoft, LLC

The Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan) is pleased to partner with OSIsoft, LLC. WEICan recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OSIsoft to formalize this relationship. OSIsoft will work with WEICan by providing the PI System® and technical expertise to assist in the development of data reporting architectures, which will be vital for performance benchmarking, system alarms, and research and development.

WEICan advances research in wind energy across Canada through technical testing and consultation; research, development and demonstration; and outreach. WEICan owns and operates a

10 MW Wind R&D Park, which includes a well-equipped 80 m IEC compliant meteorological tower.WEICan’s site also includes a 62 m meteorological tower and a small wind test bed with 14 test pads forsmall wind turbines. Collaboration is a critical component of research activities at WEICan, which works with government agencies, research institutes, industry stakeholders, and academia.

WEICan’s Scientific Director, Marianne Rodgers, says “I am excited about this partnership andthe possibilities the PI System® offers. Having the PI system organize data, provide reports, and issue alarms will be vital to both our wind turbine operations and our research program.”

November 9, 2022
WEICan welcomes a new Wind Systems Research Scientist
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September 6, 2022
(Deadline Extended) Employment Opportunity - Wind Systems Reliability Engineer
Reporting to the Scientific Director, the Wind Systems Reliability Engineer contributes to research projects at the Institute, specifically those related to service life estimation/asset management... More >

August 16, 2022
Employment Opportunity - Manager of Administration
Reporting to the CEO, the Manager of Administration is responsible for directing and overseeing administrative support services for WEICan's operations. This position oversees fiscal and budgetary... More >

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