When it comes to forecasting the weather, Waterloo’s Dr. Fue-Sang Lien believes that two crystal balls (or three or four or five) are better than one. By linking a number of systems, Dr. Lien and his team of researchers have pioneered a new way to more accurately anticipate wind speeds and power.

 It’s a welcome improvement for the energy sector. While hydroelectric and nuclear power offer a predictable source of electricity, wind speeds vary from hour to hour. That makes it difficult for…