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Ballard eyes 'strong path for growth' with GeoPura acquisition: CEO

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Ballard eyes 'strong path for growth' with GeoPura deal: CEO

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP-T) is expanding beyond its traditional transportation markets into new applications for hydrogen power, including data centres and diesel generator replacements, following its acquisition of U.K.-based GeoPura Limited, the Burnaby-based company’s CEO says.

NUE initiates offtake discussions for Alberta power portfolio

NUE Power Corp. (NUE-CN) has initiated discussions with prospective offtake counterparties for power from its southern Alberta development portfolio, comprising approximately 503.5-megawatt AC gross of solar and battery energy storage assets in the Lethbridge and Hanna areas.

Quebec led Canada in EVAP rebates in Q3

New Q3 data from the federal government shows Quebec is once again leading the country when it comes to claiming Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) rebates. Quebec accounted for 52.9 per cent of all EVAP rebates claimed in Canada in Q3.

Mattamy Homes taps into sunny Alberta's solar energy

In Alberta, Mattamy Homes has built more than 1,000 homes with solar panels. In Ontario, it has constructed 1,000 homes with geothermal systems — harnessing the Earth’s energy for heating and cooling. Mattamy says it tailors its strategies to meet local needs.

Starlight submits 725 MW of solar-storage projects in Alberta

Starlight Energy, the project development arm of London, U.K.-based NextEnergy Group, has submitted four solar and battery energy storage projects with a combined generation capacity of 725 megawatts (MW) into Alberta Electric System Operator's Cluster 3 interconnection process.

PyroGenesis deploys system at Saudi aluminum complex

PyroGenesis Inc. (PYR-T) said the final four Drosrite aluminum dross recovery systems under its seven-system contract with Radian Oil and Gas Services Company, including PyroGenesis’ first 10,000-tonne-per-year units, are now operational at a new purpose-built plant in Saudi Arabia.

Progressive Planet's PozGlass named a Clean50 Top Project

Progressive Planet (PLAN-X) announced that PozGlass, its patent-pending technology for converting post-consumer waste glass into a low-carbon cement material, has been named a 2027 Clean50 Top Project by Canada's Clean50.

Lobbyists push for tax changes in hydrogen production

Ahead of the upcoming federal budget, Canada’s hydrogen sector is urging Ottawa to fast-track tax reforms. Industry leaders argue rapid action is critical to unlock Canada's export potential to Europe before foreign competitors capture global market share.

Canada backsliding on climate in 'same direction' as U.S.

While Canada works to distance itself from the United States on many fronts, new analysis by the Climate Action Tracker finds it is rolling back climate policy in the same direction.

Who will benefit most from Ottawa's new heat pump rebate?

OPINION: Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $2-billion investment in a National Heat Pump Rebate Program. The rebate is available to everyone, but it’s a particularly good opportunity for two groups of households. 

U.S. war on Iran hands China clean energy and EV wins

OPINION: The rising prices for gasoline, diesel, coal and natural gas are pushing industries and households toward renewable power and electric vehicles (EVs), solidifying China’s lead in these global industries – and leaving the United States trailing behind.

A new way to make solar cells more efficient and durable

A team co-led by researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new way to make perovskite solar cells — a promising next-generation solar technology — more efficient and durable. 

A cleaner solution to America’s aluminum crunch

Plans to build or reopen giant U.S. aluminum smelters are moving forward, but they all hinge on securing huge amounts of cheap power. Recycling aluminum, on the other hand, uses only five per cent of the energy needed to make virgin metal in smelters.

Europeans transforming their homes with solar driveways

Europeans are transforming their driveways and patios into mini solar farms, bringing the continent closer to a "cheaper, more secure" energy system. PLATIO is one of a number of startups selling solar panels specifically designed for decking and patios.

Advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailer

Karen Pflug, chief sustainability officer (CSO) at IKEA’s largest retailer, Ingka Group, is leaving the company at the end of December. As Pflug reflects on what she’ll do next, she shared parting advice for other sustainability professionals.

World faces reality check at UN biodiversity conference

World leaders, diplomats and nature experts gather in Armenia this week to assess lagging efforts to halt biodiversity loss, with countries off track on most global targets and divisions over funding still unresolved.

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