Foresight Canada has named Deep Forestry the winner of CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge, a competition aimed at advancing sustainable forest management through innovation. The Swedish-Canadian company’s cutting-edge technology, which employs autonomous drones and AI, offers a groundbreaking approach to forest monitoring. Deep Forestry’s system captures high-resolution data by scanning each tree to determine its […]
ReThink Milling Wins $1M Future of Mining Challenge
Wheaton Precious Metals has named ReThink Milling as the winner of its inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, awarding the company US $1 million for its Conjugate Anvil Hammer Mill (CAHM) and MonoRoll technologies. ReThink Milling’s innovative grinding solutions promise to significantly reduce energy consumption, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions in the mining sector. Launched […]
SkyFire Energy Powers 10MW of Solar Across Alberta Homes
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 […]
Canada Cracks Top 10 in Clean Energy Investments with $35B Surge
Canada’s investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure soared by 19% in 2024, reaching $35 billion (USD), according to BloombergNEF’s Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025 report. This surge propelled Canada into the top 10 global investors in clean electricity and electrification for the first time, ranking 8th overall. The milestone comes amid record-breaking global investment […]
Vancouver’s Miru Partners with Glaston to Scale Smart Window Technology
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies is partnering with Finnish glass technology leader Glaston to accelerate the development and production of its next-generation dynamic electrochromic windows. Miru’s energy-efficient “eWindows” use electricity to adjust tint levels, optimizing natural light while reducing heat gain and glare, with potential to lower building energy use by 20% and extend electric vehicle […]
Mangrove Lithium Secures $35M to Kickstart Canada’s First Refining Plant
Mangrove Lithium, a pioneering Canadian lithium conversion company, has announced a $35 million financing round to kickstart construction of North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility. Located in Delta, British Columbia, the state-of-the-art plant is expected to produce battery-grade lithium sufficient to power 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually by late 2025. This project marks a […]
Wal van Lierop and Svante Recognized for Cleantech Excellence
At the opening night of Cleantech Forum North America, Cleantech Group honored eight outstanding visionaries advancing sustainable innovation at an awards dinner. Among the honorees were seven companies featured in the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 list, recognized for their innovative contributions toward achieving net-zero goals, alongside two individual awards celebrating lifelong dedication to cleantech innovation. […]
Orennia Secures Series C Funding to Power Energy Transition
Calgary-based Orennia announced the successful close of its Series C growth financing today, led by Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek. Existing investors also participated in the funding round. Orennia’s Ion_AI platform delivers unparalleled data, analytics, and insights for the energy transition sectors, including power, renewables, clean fuels, and carbon capture. Purpose-built with artificial intelligence […]
10 Canadian Clean Energy Startups to Watch in 2025
As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, Canadian startups are emerging as global leaders in innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. From groundbreaking carbon capture technologies to advanced energy storage systems, these companies are redefining what’s possible in the clean energy sector. In 2025, ten exceptional […]
Canadian Solar Opens Global Headquarters in Kitchener
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 […]