Nova Scotia Pulls Break On System Access Changes
Canada’s Nova Scotia To Prepare Regulatory Framework For Solar Net Metering
The provincial government of Nova Scotia in Canada has taken note of solar industry’s protest against local utility’s proposal to impose system access charge on solar net metering customers, saying it will bring in regulations to stop the same from being executed.
Nova Scotia’s Net Metering Access Charges
NS Power Proposes Net Metering Charges For Rooftop Solar Consumers In Nova Scotia
Canada’s Nova Scotia Power Inc (NSPI) proposal to the provincial government to slap a system access charge of CAD 8.00 ($6.30) per kW of solar PV capacity per month for net metering customers has the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) up in arms.
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Ontario To Introduce Clean Energy Credits For Businesses & More From CPV, Maxeon & Sunrun
CPV to build 200 MW DC solar plant on a coal mine site; Ontario plans to develop a CEC registry for businesses; Maxeon Solar to expand into US C&I segment through Omnidian; Sunrun raises $425 million new financing from new and existing lenders.
Canada Installed 1 GW Wind & Solar In 2021
CanREA: 288 MW New Utility Scale Solar Capacity Grid Connected In Canada During 2021
In the year 2021, Canada added 677 MW of new wind and 288 MW of new utility scale solar power capacity, driven by installations in Alberta as it accounted for more than 60% of all new deployments in 2021, according to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA).
North America PV News Snippets
Nova Scotia’s SolarHomes, & More From 8minute, Mississippi, ExxonMobil & BluEarth
Nova Scotia approves $8 million for SolarHomes program; 8minute raises $400 million from EIG; MPSC expands net metering program; ExxonMobil aims for net zero status by 2050; BluEarth Renewables commissions 46 MW solar in Alberta.
CanREA’s 2050 Vision Scenario For Canada
Canada Must Deploy 1.6 GW Solar Annually Till 2050, Says CanREA
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has come out with a new report saying that Canada needs to deploy 3.8 GW wind energy and 1.6 GW solar energy annually for next 29 years if it aims to achieve net zero target by 2050.
58 MW Solar Plant For Canadian Refinery
Shell’s Chemicals Park In Alberta To Be Powered By Solar Energy
Royal Dutch Shell’s North American solar platform Silicon Ranch Corporation along with Shell Canada will build a 58 MW solar farm as a captive power generation facility for Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park Scotford near Edmonton, Alberta.
Nova Scotia Solar-Friendly Communities Study
CanREA Recommends Lowering Soft Costs For Solar In Canadian Province
Bringing down soft costs through a mix of regulatory measures and business processes can encourage not only solar adoption among Nova Scotians but also lead to job creation in the solar sector, according to the CanREA commissioned study.
9.5 MW Solar Power Capacity Online In Quebec
Canadian Utility Hydro-Quebec Adds PV To Portfolio With 9.5 MW Capacity; Names 8 MW Gabrielle Bodis Project After 1st Female Engineer To Graduate From Polytechnique Montreal
Hydro-Quebec, the electricity utility of Quebec in Canada, has added solar power plant capacity to its portfolio in the form of 2 solar projects with 9.5 MW combined capacity.
Canada’s ‘Largest’ Solar Facility Comes Online
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation & Obton Commission 132 MW AC Solar Project In Alberta As Canada’s ‘Largest’ Operational Solar Facility
Canada’s Alberta province has become home to a 132 MW AC solar power facility which its project partners—Canadian renewable energy developer Capstone Infrastructure Corporation and Denmark based solar investor and developer Obton A/S—claim to be the country’s largest operational solar facility.
New Shared Solar Program In Canada’s Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Introduces Shared Solar Program To Remove Barriers To Solar Adoption For Communities & Businesses Through Amendments To Electricity Act
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia has made amendments to the Electricity Plan, which its Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter believes will help the solar industry grow in the region in the form of its Shared Solar Program.
Canadian Province Offers Rebates To Promote Solar
Nova Scotia Government In Canada To Offer CAD 5.5 Million For Solar Homes Program To Encourage Home Owners To Install Solar Panels
The Provincial Government of Nova Scotia in Canada will be spending close to CAD 18 million ($14 million) from the Green Fund to support renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency and youth partnerships.
Canadian Government Seeking Proposals For Clean Energy
Canada Launches Request For Proposals To Seek New Clean Energy To Power Federal Operations In Alberta & For Federal Government To Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
The Canadian government is seeking new clean energy generation to power federal operations of government buildings, vehicle fleets and other operations in Alberta through the federal government’s Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) department.
Canada Installed 70 MW New Solar Capacity In 2020
Canadian Renewable Energy Association Says In 2020 Canada Installed 70 MW New Solar PV Capacity Taking Cumulative Deployments Closer To 3 GW Mark; 240 MW Large Scale Solar Under Construction Currently
The year 2020 had Canada installing a disappointing 70 MW of solar power capacity which was a downer from an already low level of 219 MW the country added in 2019.
Canada Approaches US To Discuss Solar Tariffs
Canada Requests Consultations With US On ‘Unwarranted’ & ‘Illegal’ Safeguard Tariffs On Solar Products Made In Canada Complaining Of Decline In Solar Exports Since January 2018 Due To Tariffs
A Canadian government entity has approached its counterpart in the US to complain about the continued, ‘unwarranted’ and ‘illegal’ safeguard tariffs on solar products made in Canada, seeking consultations as first steps in the Canada-United .
Canada Gets Renewable Energy Association
Canadian Solar Industries Association & Canadian Wind Energy Association Unify Under Canadian Renewable Energy Association
The new Canadian Renewable energy Association will be led by the Founding President and CEO Robert Hornung (in the picture) who is the current president of wind association CanWEA.
Alberta To Host Canada’s Largest Solar Project
Greengate Power Corporation Secures Approval From Alberta Utilities Commission For $500 Million 400 MW Travers Solar Project As Canada’s Largest PV Plant
With administrative approval granted, Greengate plans to break ground for the 400 MW Travers Solar Project in Alberta in 2020. Once installed, it will be the Canada's largest solar plant.
Canadian Solar Secures 94 MW Alberta Contract
Canadian Province Alberta Selects Canadian Solar To Develop 94 MW Bifacial Solar Power Projects For Average Price of CAD 0.048 ($0.036)/kWh; Subsidy Free Projects To Come Online In 2021
Once the 94 MW solar power capacity is commissioned in 2021 by Canadian Solar, it is expected to save the Alberta government some 55% of the government’s annual electricity needs, saving CAD 3.9 million ($2.94 million) every year.
23 MW Bifacial PV Project In Canada
Canadian Solar To Use Bifacial Modules For 23 MW Suffield Solar Project In Canada With $15.3 Million Federal Government Funding; CanSIA Calls It First Large Scale Bifacial Project In Country
The Suffield Solar Plant in Suffield, Alberta with 23 MW based on bifacial modules will increase energy generation by 10% to 15%, according to the federal government of Canada.
Canada Introduces New Federal Tax Policy
Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2018 Brings In Accelerated Depreciation For Clean Energy Equipment Including Solar Energy & Battery Storage; CanSIA Hails Idea
In its Fall Economic Statement 2018 the Government of Canada suggests immediate expensing for qualifying clean energy assets acquired after November 20, 2018 and to be gradually phased out starting in 2024.
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