The federal government is investing in the country’s first plant for electric compressors, a critical component of electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing. Canada is aiming to “become a global EV supply chain leader,” according to an official statement. The federal Strategic Response Fund will supply South Korea’s Hanon Systems with $10 million to support the […]
Clean Energy Initiative Earmarks $1.1M for Biomass Heating System Near Lake Nipigon
Approximately 80% of all electricity generation in Canada is created from non-emitting sources, and the country boasts the second-highest share of clean energy generation in the G7. But Canada’s demand for electricity is expected to double by 2050. The federal government states that “reliable, affordable clean energy is central to our mission.” Through the Federal […]
Canada Pours $5M into Quebec Project for Battery Minerals Production
Canada is seeking to build out the nation’s critical minerals supply chain as part of a range of strategic investments targeting clean energy and transportation infrastructure. “Canada has what the world wants,” says Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson. “We are building the infrastructure required to get those resources to diverse markets.” This […]
Sherbrooke’s Calogy Solutions to Power Air-Cooling Tech for Drones in Harsh Conditions
AIRO Group Holdings has tapped a Canadian company to help a subsidiary advance high-perfomance drone operations. AIRO’s Jaunt Air Mobility announced this month that it has selected Université de Sherbrooke spinoff Calogy Solutions to design the battery system for its recently unveiled next-generation hybrid-electric drone variants, the JC-250 and the JX-250. “We are pleased to […]
Investment Targets EV Adoption with More Chargers, Support for Educational Initiatives
Travis Allan, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council, suggests that “driving electric can save a Canadian household between $23,000 and $32,000 over 10 years.” Canada’s official “Auto Strategy” aims to make it easier for Canadian families and businesses to switch to an electric vehicle. In this vein, the federal […]
Canada Powers Eight Clean Energy Projects in the Far North
The federal government says it is building an electricity grid that “underpins energy security, affordability, and competitiveness.” As part of the National Electricity Strategy formed in May, Canada this week announced $7 million in funding for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce reliance on […]
Canada Unveils $70M for Volta to Transform EV Supply Chain with Major Copper Facility
Late last year, Granby-based Volta Energy Solutions Canada received $194 million to support the construction of a battery copper foil production facility in Quebec. Copper, a key raw material for battery copper foil, was recently designated as a strategic or critical material in multiple major countries, including Canada. The Canadian production facility is expected to […]
B.C. Looks to Lead in EV Adoption with Expansion of Charging Network
British Columbia plans to triple the size of existing electric charging infrastructure over the next decade. The Province intends to deploy nearly 3,000 more public charging ports by 2035 as the government pushes electric vehicles onto residents via its Zero-Emission Vehicles Act. “More British Columbians are switching to electric vehicles,” says Adrian Dix, Minister of […]
Federal Capital Supports Clean Energy Project at Historic Latchford Dam
The Latchford Dam, situated 130 kilometres north of North Bay along the Montreal River, is a tourist attraction and also maintains levels for Bay Lake, a local source of drinking water. But it is being under-utilized from a clean energy perspective. Canada is investing in the site to see the development of a one-megawatt hydroelectricity […]
Provinces Collaborate to Create a More Connected, Efficient Electricity System
Electricity demand is expected to double in Canada by 2050. The federal government says it is working with provinces and territories to build a more interconnected national electricity system via its formal plan, “Powering Canada Forward: Canada’s National Electricity Strategy.” In this vein, the Premiers of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island recently […]