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You’ve heard of community solar once or twice before — let’s review what it is, how it works, and who benefits the most from it

Simply put, a community solar project is a central solar energy plant with electricity shared by more than a single property. But wait, ...

By Phil Obendorf5 days ago0

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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

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Canada is well positioned to use abundant renewable energy sources to improve its energy security—but, and this is a big “but”—there is a grid problem

Canada will need greater inter-provincial/territorial grid connectivity in order to make the best use of renewable energy sources.

By Chris RudorferNovember 23, 20220

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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 Insight

GM plans to compete with Tesla’s solar and Powerwall business by offering its own bundled products starting late next year

The home-energy system will be available alongside GM’s electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado, production of which is expected to start next year. ...

By Derick LilaOctober 16, 20220

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SkyFire and Alltrade team up as EPC on TC Energy’s first solar project in Canada

The Saddlebrook Solar Project is located near Aldersyde, Alberta.

By Derick LilaOctober 4, 20220

News

Iqaluit man saves almost 100% on his previously $200 electric bill with 10 awkwardly installed solar panels on his home

According to the Iqaluit homeowner, their electric bill was 1 cent in May, 2 cents in June and 1 cent again in July. ...

By Sofia MartimianakisSeptember 30, 20220

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