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Siemens announces $150-million Ontario battery R&D facility — to be based in the GTA

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March 25, 2025

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Growth in global energy demand surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average

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March 25, 2025

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Small Canadian city residents get huge funding for home energy upgrades including solar installations

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National Bank of Canada sets CAD 20Bn in renewables lending—even with U.S. policy uncertainty

National’s $20 billion goal outpaces Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)’s $15 billion renewable commitment, despite National being a smaller institution.

March 21, 2025

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U.S. energy storage’s meteoric rise breaks another record

Annual energy storage installations increase 33% YoY, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report released today by the American Clean Power ...

March 20, 2025

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P.E.I. solar rebate pause leaves industry in limbo, raising climate questions

Installers uncertain as province reassesses popular renewable energy incentive

March 17, 2025

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U.S solar industry is working on a rebrand that appeals to MAGA-supporters

Facing political headwinds, the solar industry tries rebranding itself as all-American energy.

March 15, 2025

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MIT-alumni startup is making solar projects cheaper and faster with robot automation

Charge Robotics, founded by MIT alumni, has created a system that automatically assembles and installs completed sections of large solar farms.

March 13, 2025

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Montreal-based dcbel closes funding round led by major investment from Canada Growth Fund

dcbel to accelerate the commercialization of bidirectional EV charger technology

March 13, 2025

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Ontario applies 25 percent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States

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March 10, 2025

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Scientists reveal the optimal orientation and tilt of solar panels in northern climate conditions

Measurements of solar photovoltaic production data were collected every 15 minutes since August 2021, as part of the study.

March 9, 2025

Science and Technology

Engineers take apart batteries from Tesla and BYD to see what’s inside

The batteries showed unexpected similarities.

March 9, 2025

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Wood Mackenzie launches Lens Power & Renewables

Combined data analytics offering provides a 360-degree view of the power sector to pinpoint the most attractive investment trends and growth opportunities.

March 5, 2025