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Alberta’s TIER shakeup signals shift toward industrial self-regulation. But at what cost?

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Solar led new U.S. power capacity additions for 21 straight months

Solar has been the largest source of new generating capacity for 21 consecutive months, and renewables are projected to be nearly 40% of ...

August 21, 2025

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Alberta moves ahead with controversial plans to install solar at five provincial jails

Alberta's infrastructure ministry says it plans to build solar installations at five correctional facilities in Edmonton and Calgary.

August 19, 2025

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LONGi announces a lightweight solar panel for “low-load” rooftops

Its more than 30% lighter than conventional modules.

August 19, 2025

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EPA says it’ll cancel “already awarded” $7 billion rooftop solar grants

The EPA has begun sending termination letters to grant recipients.

August 12, 2025

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Ford announces $5 billion plan to make EVs cheaper. Here’s what to know.

First model will be a $30,000 midsize electric pickup using U.S.-made LFP batteries.

August 11, 2025

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5N Plus scales up and expands critical materials supply agreement with First Solar

5N Plus' specialty semiconductor materials are used to manufacture thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules.

August 11, 2025

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MIT says surprisingly diverse innovations led to dramatically cheaper solar panels

New research can identify opportunities to drive down the cost of renewable energy systems, batteries, and many other technologies.

August 10, 2025

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Ottawa commits $16M to modernize Maritime grids, expand solar

Funding includes grid upgrades, a First Nation-led solar project, and research into carbon storage.

August 6, 2025

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Loblaw to install Canada’s largest rooftop solar system

The company's new distribution centre in East Gwillimbury, Ontario will host the system.

August 5, 2025

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Trump’s rapid phase-out of clean energy tax credits puts $373 billion in U.S. renewable projects at risk

Industry leaders warn of stalled projects, rising costs, and mounting energy challenges.

August 3, 2025