Stem raises $226 million
The AI for energy storage startup has raised $26 million in its D round, and has also secured C$200 million to expand into Ontario.
Trackers taking over the market: An interview with Eb Russell, RP Construction Services
In this interview, RPCS founder & President Eb Russell explores the factors behind how trackers are taking over the utility-scale solar market, as well as giving insights on the solar contracting business in the wake of the Section 201 tariffs.
Court strikes down Canadian solar makers’ attempt to stay solar tariffs
Three manufacturers with Canadian module assembly have had no luck in trying to get a preliminary injunction against the Section 201 tariffs.
Silfab considering U.S. solar factory
The announcement was made in the context of the module manufacturer’s new supply contract with PetersenDean.
Sungrow to supply 50 MWh of energy storage systems
The Chinese inverter maker will be supplying inverters, batteries and management systems for projects in California, Massachusetts and Ontario.
CDPQ takes majority stake in Invenergy Renewables
Invenergy plans to maintain day-to-day management of its renewable energy business, with the Québecois fund manager increasing its economic stake to 52%.
Trump exempts Canada, Mexico from steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump has exempted the two nations from 25% import duties on steel and 10% duties on aluminum, and has further left the door open to any nations with which the United States has a “security relationship”.
Tariffs violate NAFTA and the Trade Act, Canadian companies tell court
A group of three Canadian companies filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of International Trade, saying their products shouldn’t be covered by the tariffs because they do not harm U.S. module manufacturers.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Tariffs risk U.S. position in global solar markets
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Madison Freeman, a research associate for the Council for Foreign Relations, argues that U.S. trade action against imported solar products is not in the nation’s best interest.
