Brett Porter, Author at pvbuzz.com

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Perspective

Uncovering the surprising journey of solar power from obscure innovation to cheapest and fastest-growing energy technology. How it all happened!

Just three-quarters of a century ago solar had yet to be commercialized. Today, it’s the cheapest source of energy in the world. How then, ...

By Brett PorterJuly 9, 20230

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Industry Insights for Pros

Alberta’s Premier—Danielle Smith risks stranding the province’s energy workers with her misguided and one-sided comments on renewable energy

Premier Danielle Smith made clear her continued support of fossil-fuel-powered electricity generation while lambasting solar and wind farms.

By Brett PorterMarch 27, 20231

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Industry Insights for Pros

Canada unveiled the nation’s first Critical Minerals Strategy. Does it have what it takes to make the country a new solar manufacturing powerhouse?

The Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the cleantech industries with the highest potential for value chain integration across Canada.

By Brett PorterDecember 13, 20220

Report and Analysis

Canada’s solar industry is set to accomplish a major milestone by the end of 2022—surpassing 5-GW of installed capacity

This is a clear sign of industry maturation and represents positive news for Canada's economy and climate change goals.

By Brett PorterDecember 4, 20220

Industry Insights for Pros

Alberta is on track to become a renewables and cleantech leader—but its new premiere’s anti-solar and wind policies could jeopardize it all

Danielle Smith won the leadership on a platform that included challenging Canada's constitution with a provincial "Sovereignty Act."

By Brett PorterOctober 20, 20221

News

Edmonton’s Change Homes For Climate solar rebate program runs out of its allocated funds—and now faces an uncertain future

Its popularity and demand exceeded initial expectations and played a critical role in driving solar growth in the city.

By Brett PorterSeptember 22, 20220

Perspective

Floatovoltaics in Canada: How the city of Toronto’s waterfront could become the ideal floating solar hub

Despite its potential, it only makes up a small fraction of global solar installations.

By Brett PorterAugust 23, 20221

Industry Insights for Pros

Following a multi-year hiatus that caused a market cool-off, the Manitoba solar incentive program reemerges

Details of the new rebate beg the question of why a 4-year “reset” was necessary.

By Brett PorterAugust 19, 20220

News Insight

New climate spending package could extend the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) 10 years at 30%

Solar stocks jumped Thursday on the news.

By Brett PorterJuly 29, 20220

News Insight

Canadian feds inject $10M in solar-led initiatives in Saskatchewan to boost First Nation community job growth

The announcement has been lauded by Indigenous leaders and community stakeholders.

By Brett PorterJuly 17, 20220

News Insight

Canadian city of Toronto launches a new energy loan initiative to boost solar adoption

The Program will offer up to 125,000 in interest-free capital and will run until the allotted funds run out.

By Brett PorterJuly 11, 20220

Perspective

Innovative ways solar power is being deployed around the world to provide secondary benefits

We’ll outline six of these – and cover why they represent such marked innovations.

By Brett PorterJune 27, 20220

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