Course:VANT149/2025/Capstone/Science/Team5

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The Impact of Wind Energy Advancements on Canadian Renewable Energy Policies

Abstract

This project explores how advancements in wind energy technologies have influenced Canadian renewable energy policies from 2009 to 2024. By analyzing key technological milestones and corresponding policy documents, we assess the timing mismatch between innovation and regulation. Through case studies of Ontario’s FIT program and Alberta’s REP and hybrid energy systems, we find that policy often lags behind technology, especially at the federal level. Our findings highlight the need for more proactive and adaptive policy frameworks to support innovation and accelerate renewable energy integration.

Keywords:Wind energy, renewable policy, FIT, REP, Canada, energy governance, hybrid systems, innovation lag

Biographies

Person 1 Yuchen Ding

Yuchen Ding is a first-year student in the Vantage One Science program at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on how advancements in wind energy technology influence Canadian renewable energy policies. She is personally interested in this topic because she believes technological innovation is essential to building a sustainable future.

Person 2 Flora Zhang

ZIMENG ZHANG is a first year student in science at University of British Columbia.Her research focuses on The Impact of Wind Energy Advancements on Canadian Renewable Energy Policies. She is looking forward to learning more about collecting data at the conference. Person 3