PowerBank is building solar energy infrastructure in Nova Scotia. The Canadian-born independent energy development firm says that it has completed environmental permitting for its latest project, a seven-megawatt ground-mounted community solar array. Community solar allows renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm and receive bill credits and savings without installing any equipment. […]
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Rural Region of Nova Scotia Adds First Electric Bus to Local Transit Fleet
A region in Nova Scotia is set to transport residents around more efficiently using cleaner energy. The federal government, alongside the provincial government, unveiled a total of $10 million. The eight-figure investment aims to improve rural transit services across the counties of Kings, Annapolis, and Digby, which have a combined population of more than 100,000 […]
Canadian Cleantech Company Acquires 5,000-Acre Site in Nova Scotia for Hydrogen Project
A battery metals company based out of British Columbia revealed this week that it has acquired 5,000 acres of land in Canada for a hydrogen project. Cruz Battery Metals says its new South Advocate Hydrogen Project site is strategically situated in Nova Scotia. Targeting the rechargeable battery and renewable energy sectors, Vancouver-based Cruz is focused […]
Nova Scotia Cleantech Startup Raises Serious Capital to Advance Energy Project
A Nova Scotian clean energy upstart has secured substantial funding. Halifax-born EverWind Fuels this month raised more than $200M to advance construction of the company’s 650-megawatt onshore wind portfolio and support delivery of the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project. The capital hails from Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, the infrastructure credit investing arm of Nuveen, a […]
Nova Scotia Cleantech Innovator Planetary Wants to Help the Ocean Absorb Carbon
In April, Nova Scotia’s Planetary Technologies won the XPRIZE Carbon Removal XFACTOR Award, receiving $1 million for pioneering work in seawater restoration to combat climate change. The recognition followed a Series A raise of capital in 2024. Planetary’s approach aims to restore the ocean’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide attempting to rebalance seawater chemistry. […]
Novaporte Advances Vision for Wind-Based Industrial Ecosystem in Nova Scotia
Novaporte recently attended the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, during which time the Nova Scotian cleantech innovator advanced discussions with investors around a proposed offshore wind manufacturing port Sydney Harbour. The inaugural Summit brought together investment executives, business leaders, and governments to attract long-term capital to build major Canadian projects. In development for more than […]
CIB Loans $200M to Support Major Wind Power Project in Nova Scotia
The Canada Infrastructure Bank is loaning more than $200 million to Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane in order to support the development of a wind power farm in Nova Scotia. The project, which is eligible for the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit for up to 30% of capital costs, will see more than 30 […]
Plastics Recycling Innovator Sustane Unveils ‘Significant Milestones’ in Nova Scotia
Sustane Technologies this week announced “significant project milestones.” Sustane’s proprietary technology transforms plastics destined for landfills or incineration into virgin-quality feedstock suitable for use in chemical production. The Nova Scotia company revealed “continued progress toward expanded plastics recycling capacity and operational scale” through advances at its facility in Chester. This includes the delivery of Quebec-based […]
Ocean Startup Project Amplifies Cleantech Companies from Victoria to Nova Scotia
The Ocean Startup Project this week revealed the second round of Canadian cleantech companies selected for Amplify. Amplify is Ocean Startup Project’s collaborative commercialization program for high-potential Canadian ocean technology ventures. The program is designed to close the gap between innovation and commercialization by helping startups validate their solutions with customers and progress toward revenue […]
Nova Scotia’s High Wind Speeds Spur the Creation of Offshore Sites for Clean Energy
Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated, the federal government confirmed this week. The four areas, all located in Nova Scotia, mark a “key step to develop an offshore wind industry that will provide long-term energy security and generational economic benefits for Nova Scotians,” according to a statement from the Province. “The […]