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Ryan Kiedrowski \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative \u00a003\/06\/2024 23:00 All they need now is some calm, non-windy days. \u201cIt\u2019s the classic joke in the wind industry, actually – during construction is the only time you’re praying for low wind,\u201d said vice-president of Construction and Engineering, Michael Capaldo with Innagreen Investments. Wind is a key factor in Capaldo\u2019s line of work – renewable energy from Saskatchewan\u2019s dependable breezy conditions – but during construction of the 36 total turbines in the Bekevar project near Kipling, calm days are crucial to ensure safe construction. \u201cWe had 15 turbines delivered last year, and then we’re doing the other 21 – these are actually happening right now – and they’ll be done by the end of June; we\u2019ll have all the turbines on site,\u201d Capaldo said, adding… <\/p>\n

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Ryan Kiedrowski \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative \u00a003\/06\/2024 23:00 All they need now is some calm, non-windy days. \u201cIt\u2019s the classic joke in the wind industry, actually – during construction is the only time you’re praying for low wind,\u201d said vice-president of Construction and Engineering, Michael Capaldo with Innagreen Investments. Wind is a key factor in Capaldo\u2019s line of work – renewable energy from Saskatchewan\u2019s dependable breezy conditions – but during construction of the 36 total turbines in the Bekevar project near Kipling, calm days are crucial to ensure safe construction. \u201cWe had 15 turbines delivered last year, and then we’re doing the other 21 – these are actually happening right now – and they’ll be done by the end of June; we\u2019ll have all the turbines on site,\u201d Capaldo said, adding... <\/p>\n

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