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The company says the move aligns with Canada’s broader clean energy goals and strengthens the company’s ability to meet the growing demand for ...

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Charge Solar’s lawsuit against CBSA over detained Chinese-made solar panels

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Ontario launching massive Home Renovation Savings Program with rebates for solar

The historic $10.9 billion energy efficiency initiative featuring rebates for homeowners and small businesses to cut energy costs through upgrades like solar panels, ...

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The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an expected completion in the second half of 2025.

December 20, 2024

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The Trudeau government’s revised plan to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2050 reflects the challenges of balancing climate goals with economic realities.

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Alberta’s recent electricity reforms penalize renewables, neglect energy storage investments

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This new battery from Dalhousie University could last decades—and change everything about EVs

Researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a single-crystal lithium-ion battery capable of surviving over 20,000 charging cycles with minimal wear, promising to extend ...

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SolarEdge starts shipping the ‘USA Edition’ of its home batteries

The battery provides 9.7kWh of storage capacity and features the Company's next-generation energy optimization system.

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