Canadian province extends heat pump rebates to apartments, condos
British Columbia’s rebate scheme for heat pump installations now offers up to CAD 5,000 ($3,638) for the purchase and installation of an electric heat pump in suites within multi-unit residential buildings.
US solar hits development crunch as Canada accelerates buildout
Solar developers prioritize advanced-stage projects in the U.S. due to tightened tax credit deadlines, while projects in Canada are “full speed forward.”
Hurricane, haze impact June’s solar production across Mexico, eastern U.S.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance in June was impacted by Mexico’s earliest major hurricane on record, while wildfire smoke and persistent cloud suppressed irradiance over most of central and eastern U.S.
Canada can align renewable energy and conservation goals, says IEA
Countries can avoid conflict between biodiversity conservation efforts and renewable energy development by using proactive measures, found a model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Natural Resources Canada.
WorldOne Energies to set up 1 GW solar module factory in Canada
WorldOne Energies has announced plans to build a 1 GW solar module factory in Ontario, Canada, marking a major step in its global expansion beyond India. The facility will produce tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial modules and cater to the North American market.
Sonnen launches virtual power plant in Canadian sustainable home community
As a prototype, the Blatchford Lands virtual power plant (VPP) launches with 100 Sonnen batteries across the community, providing nearly 0.5 MW of power and more than 2 MWh of storage capacity to support the Canadian energy grid.
Manitoba launches retrofit program to cut home heating costs
The Canadian province of Manitoba has launched the Affordable Home Energy Program to support ground-source heat pump adoption in electrically heated homes. The initiative, run by Efficiency Manitoba, offers no-upfront-cost options and could cut household electricity bills by up to CAD 1,000 ($730) per year.
Anker Solix launches F3000 portable power station with US, Canada pricing
Anker Solix has launched the F3000, a 3.1 kWh portable power station with 3.6 kW output, dual solar inputs, and EV and generator charging. The system is expandable to 12.3 kWh and priced at $2,599 in the United States and Canada.
Canada invests in Indigenous-led 2.85 MW solar project
The Sādę Solar Initiative will connect a solar array and battery energy storage to an existing microgrid located within the asserted traditional territory of the Liard First Nation.
Persistent wildfires in Canada create cross-continental solar drag
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has continued to suppress irradiance levels across Canada and the Eastern US into June, with impacts stretching as far as Europe.
