UGE secures $15 contract to install 9 MW in Ontario
The Canadian developer will build 15 ground-mounted solar plants in Peterborough. The projects are owned by the local utility and the town’s government.
UGE completes acquisition of Carmanah Solar, secures contract for 17 MW solar facility in Alberta
The Canadian renewable energy company has taken full control of the joint venture that acquired the solar unit of Carmanah Technologies Inc. in April. Furthermore, the company has secured a contract to build a 17 MW ground-mounted solar plant near Calgary.
Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador launches net metering
Renewable energy power generators installed under the scheme will sell power surplus to local utilities Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power starting from July 2017.
Kontrol Energy Corp to purchase 20 MW of solar power assets
The Canadian provider of energy efficiency and technology solutions has signed a letter of intent to acquire a number of solar power generation sites across Ontario.
Canada’s Potentia Renewables secures $78 million financing from La Caisse
Quebec’s investment fund has agreed to provide Ontario-based rooftop solar specialist with CA$ 107 million ($78.0 million) in debt financing.
Canada: Soventix to develop up to 140 MW across six sites
German-based project developer Soventix is set to develop up to 140 MW of PV in Alberta, Canada. The company is currently planning six projects with capacities ranging from 15 – 45 MW near the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Canada’s Alberta government aims for 50% solar power
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs, replacing existing green energy contracts that are set to expire.
