Hydro and Solar

Buildings & Industrial Market

Energy customers are diversifying into renewable energy sources, including solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy, in response to climate change. Initially, WHT was a pioneer in solar construction, establishing itself at the vanguard of this market.

 

Renewable Energy

Customers of energy companies are diversifying their energy sources to include renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy in response to the effects of climate change. Beginning with solar construction, WHT was a pioneer in this sector and has been at the forefront of this industry ever since.

 

Let the Sun Shine

With a history spanning more than three gigawatts of solar electricity, WHT has built more than 50 utility-scale solar projects in Ontario, Canada, with capacities ranging from one kilowatt to more than 700 megawatts. The company was an early pioneer in the construction of such projects.

HYDROPOWER

WHT’s expertise extends to cutting-edge fish passage technologies, ensuring minimal ecological impact while maximizing energy production in sensitive aquatic environments. The company leverages advanced computational fluid dynamics modeling to optimize turbine designs, improving efficiency and power output across a wide range of flow conditions. Additionally, WHT specializes in implementing smart grid integration solutions for hydropower facilities, enabling seamless coordination with other renewable energy sources and enhancing overall grid stability and reliability.

 

Harnessing the Wind

WHT’s ‘Good Neighbors’ method also prioritizes community engagement throughout the construction process, involving local stakeholders in key decisions and addressing concerns proactively to foster positive relationships. The company employs cutting-edge noise reduction technologies and implements strategic turbine placement to minimize visual impact, ensuring that wind facilities not only generate clean energy but also integrate harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and community.

 
 
Geothermal

The sophisticated construction experience of WHT drives value and ensures quality delivery for a wide range of geothermal projects, from large-scale multi-MW power plants to smaller-scale urban district heating systems and site-specific geothermal ground loop systems (heat pumps) that harvest ambient earth heat.

WHT’s expertise encompasses the full spectrum of geothermal technologies, including both hydrothermal and enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The company employs advanced drilling techniques, innovative heat exchange systems, and cutting-edge power generation equipment to maximize energy output while minimizing environmental impact across diverse geological settings.

Bioenergy Systems

From design to commissioning, WHT customizes facilities for specialized applications from municipal solid waste and agricultural waste treatment biogas to RNG (renewable natural gas) to animal waste systems and increasingly, residential systems designed to digest food waste.

WHT’s innovative approach incorporates state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion technologies and advanced gas cleaning systems to maximize biogas yield and quality across various feedstock types. The company also specializes in developing integrated solutions that combine waste treatment with energy production, creating closed-loop systems that not only manage waste effectively but also generate valuable renewable energy resources for local communities and industries.

 

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