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Government Pours Additional $5M into Canada’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Project

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Last year, provincial and federal governments joined forces to invest nearly $16 million into what is set to become the largest off-grid solar project in Canada. This week, an additional $4.9M in federal funding was announced to further support the project, which includes the construction of new access roads and paths, control and monitoring of […]

Vancouver Innovator Daanaa Launches Zodiac to Transform Solar Energy

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Vancouver’s Daanaa, known for its breakthroughs in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, has unveiled Zodiac—a cutting‐edge power electronics solution designed for photovoltaic (PV) modules. The new technology is set to simplify installation and boost system performance by integrating key functions directly into the module. Traditional solar systems often face energy losses because cells are […]

SkyFire Energy Powers 10MW of Solar Across Alberta Homes

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Calgary-based SkyFire Energy has reached a major milestone, surpassing 10 MegaWatts (MW) of installed solar power across nearly 60 Alberta communities in partnership with homebuilder Jayman BUILT. The achievement marks a significant step in Alberta’s renewable energy transition, with SkyFire bringing its expertise to nearly 4,000 homes since 2018. As a Certified B Corporation with […]

Canadian Solar Opens Global Headquarters in Kitchener

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Canadian Solar, a global leader in solar power and renewable energy, has officially opened its new global headquarters in Kitchener, marking a significant milestone in its 23-year history. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Shawn Qu in Guelph, Canadian Solar has grown from a startup into a global powerhouse with approximately 20,000 employees and operations in […]

Hedgehog Technologies Wins Dual Honors at Engineering Awards for Pioneering Haida Nation Solar Project

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Hedgehog Technologies has been recognized for not one, but two awards at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards. The Vancouver-based multidisciplinary engineering firm received the Canadian Consulting Engineer Award of Excellence and the Building a Better Canada Award for their work on the Haida Nation 2 MW Solar Array and Microgrid. Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off […]

From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar

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Simon Angus’ journey to founding Open Waters Solar is as unconventional as it is inspiring. What began as a personal sailing project has now evolved into a company on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel generators in the marine and transportation industries. With the support of a recent $450,000 grant from […]

Neoen Launches Fox Coulee Solar Farm in Alberta, Marking a Milestone in Clean Energy Production

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This week France’s Neoen celebrated the launch of its Fox Coulee solar farm, located in Starland County, Alberta. Scheduled for commissioning in the coming weeks with a capacity of 93 MWp, the plant has been producing clean electricity since December 2023 and once fully operational, will produce around 100 GWh of green electricity per year, equivalent to the annual consumption […]

Solaires Has a Plan to Replace Device Batteries with Solar Technology That Functions Indoors

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Victoria’s Solaires announced this week that it is collaborating with a Shanghai-based manufacturer to develop solar technology that absorbs indoor light. Solaires is partnering with Genesis Technology on a joint venture called SEI Energy that will push for mass production of photovoltaic modules with an aim to replace batteries for indoor electronic devices. The licensing deal enables […]