Nova Scotia launches heat pump initiative
Partnering with Canada’s Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program will enable LMI households to receive funding to cover the full cost of switching to a heat pump.
Canadian startup offers 35%-efficient indoor perovskite PV modules
Canada’s Solaires Enterprises says its indoor perovskite modules are suitable for powering a range of electronic devices, such as wireless keyboards, smart door locks, electronic shelf labels, and sensors.
Saskatchewan First Nation signs PPA for $200 million solar project
The Ocean Man First Nation agreed to purchase power from a new 100 MW solar project, among the largest in Canada.
Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer
A lifecycle analysis finds that although it’s better for the environment to put solar on a roof, a mix of both is needed.
Canadian farm lobby presents renewable energy proposal
Rural land for renewable generation should be considered as a last resort, developers should restore environments post-project, and hosting “site objections” should be considered, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) says in its submission regarding proposed renewable energy legal changes in the Canadian state of Ontario.
‘Not a very special year’: Canada solar expert mulls 2022 slump
Last year Canada switched on its largest utility-scale PV array, the 465 MWac Travers Solar Project, which buoyed solar figures to 4.4 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). But a PV expert warns a six-month pause on renewable energy projects in Alberta this year could slow the whole country’s momentum.
Next generation winning legal battles against fossil fuel policy
A recent landmark decision in Montana is considered a game changer, marking a turning point in efforts to save the planet from the devastating effects of fossil fuel use.
Sunrise brief: Unprecedented solar and storage growth on horizon
Also on the rise: Nova Scotia’s largest utility-scale solar facility is complete. Adapture Renewables acquires 450 MW solar portfolio in MISO region. And more.
One of Nova Scotia’s largest utility-scale solar facilities is complete
The combined production from the Mahone Bay and Berwick solar power plants move Nova Scotia closer to its stringent climate plan goals.
Canadian startup unveils residential air source heat pump for cold climates
Terravis Energy said its heat pump prototype uses difluoromethane (R32) as the refrigerant and has a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of approximately 3.0 under Ontario’s environmental conditions.
