Category: Canada
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DEGERtrackers fill out massive Solar Gardens project in Canada
Since the start of the construction of Solar Gardens in Ontario, Canada, more than 1,900 DEGERtracker D100 systems (20 MWp) have already been successfully installed. A further 300 DEGERtracker D100 systems (4 MWp) will be released in the coming weeks and make the conclusion of the project portfolio. This projectRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SunEdison signs big commercial solar+storage deal with Ontario IESO
SunEdison signed a 10-year agreement with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator to supply 5 MW — 20 MWh — of battery storage to the province. The Ontario IESO works at the heart of Ontario’s power system and is responsible for making sure everyone in the province gets the electricity theyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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One Canadian province announces ambitious renewable goals
Alberta, Canada, has a plan to tackle climate change. Premier Rachel Notley’s plan includes an accelerated phase-out of coal and an emphasis on tripling the share of renewable energies such as solar and wind in the province’s electricity mix to 30 percent. Obviously this move makes sense for most placesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Utility leads the way by installing solar+storage system for residential customers
Solar+storage is still on the fringes of the market and looking for a champion. Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation in Ontario, Canada, is now one of these champions. The utility is one of the first in North America to lead the installation of grid-friendly residential solar-plus-storage systems, and will beRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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What is your wild prediction for the solar industry in 2016?
It is no secret that 2016 is going to be one busy, wild and possibly uncertain time for the solar industry as the expiration of the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) at year’s end will lead to a ton of large projects and then, potentially, a severe drop off.Read More — Solar Builder magazine