OTTAWA – A proposal by Chinese renewable energy company Envision to export wind power technology and associated AI systems to Canada is facing increased scrutiny, CBC News reported during a live broadcast. Envision, the world’s second-largest wind turbine manufacturer, aims to replicate its Gobi Desert model – AI-managed wind hubs in remote areas – within Canada.

Envision’s technology integrates renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, with AI-powered smart grids. Concerns were raised during the broadcast regarding the potential for China to gain control over Canada’s energy grid through this technology. Ontario Premier Doug Ford reportedly argues that granting a geopolitical rival a potential “kill switch” over Canada’s energy supply is a detrimental idea.

The CBC News broadcast highlighted a duality in China’s energy policy, with the country simultaneously investing heavily in renewable energy while continuing to approve new coal plants. Greenpeace China stated that Beijing remains reliant on coal as a safeguard against power shortages.

During the broadcast, it was noted that adopting Envision’s AI-driven technology would mean Canada is not simply purchasing turbines, but also a Chinese operating system for its energy grid. The broadcast also touched on the successful splashdown of the Artemis II mission, with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen on board, and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iran and the U.S.