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Sault Ste. Marie city council endorses a $470-million plan to build 3 massive solar projects

By Derick Lila6 days ago

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Sunrun deploys first ever residential vehicle-to-grid plant using an F-150 Lightning

September 24, 2025

Remote communities increasingly turning to renewables for energy security

September 23, 2025
Despite net-zero pledges, Canada’s top banks continue to favour fossil fuel financing

September 22, 2025
Alberta’s TIER shakeup signals shift toward industrial self-regulation. But at what cost?

September 17, 2025
Canada’s new Greener Homes Affordability Program sidelines solar—what we know

September 15, 2025

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Policy changes could reduce US residential solar adoption by up to 46% through 2030

Nearly 1,500 GW total addressable market by 2050 despite near-term policy headwinds

September 10, 2025

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Canadian Solar introduces low-carbon 660-watt solar modules

Deliveries began in August 2025.

September 10, 2025

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Carney unveils 9-part plan to counter U.S. tariffs, pauses 2026 electric vehicle mandate

Nine-part package aims to balance climate ambitions with economic realities as trade tensions escalate.

September 5, 2025

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How a $48,000 solar bill in Alberta sparked a national outcry on sales tactics

Growing concern over high-pressure door-to-door solar sales highlights Canada’s regulatory gap

August 29, 2025

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Ottawa commits $33M to “first-of-its-kind” Indigenous-owned solar project in Saskatchewan

The Wicehtowak Solar Project marks a first-of-its-kind deal in the province.

August 27, 2025

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Trina Storage introduces new energy storage platform for North America

The platform will be available in two configurations.

August 26, 2025

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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