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SolarBank to become PowerBank as it shifts to data centres
SolarBank to become PowerBank as it shifts to DCs
SolarBank Corporation's (SUNN-Q) name change to PowerBank Corporation is a better reflection of its diversification into data centres, energy storage and even cryptocurrency, CEO Richard Lu told Sustainable Biz Canada in an interview.
Battery X considers U.S. stock listing
A proposed cross-listing on a U.S. exchange could open up Vancouver-based Battery X Metals Inc. (BATX-CN) to the world and mature the company beyond “just a startup from Vancouver,” CEO Massimo Bellini Bressi told Sustainable Biz Canada.
Just add water for HyVera's hydrogen-on-demand
Vancouver-based HyVera Distributed Energy recently announced a new hydrogen-on-demand technology that provides 99.999 per cent pure green hydrogen instantly, as water is added to dry powder pellets to complete the process.
Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets
Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels. The challenges facing the sector have exposed its initial ambitions as unrealistic.
Green hydrogen has leakage problem, researchers say
Leaks during electrolysis raise green hydrogen’s global warming impact, a new study published in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy finds — prompting researchers to call for more rigorous monitoring as countries shift toward low-carbon fuels.
'Mega' green jet fuel project in N.S. to progress
A proposed jet fuel mega-project on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is progressing. The proposal is to produce sustainable aviation fuel, a lower-emission alternative to conventional jet fuel. Proponents say they plan to submit for environmental assessment before the fall.
Airlines trying to use green jet fuel face reality check
British Airways’ parent company IAG SA surged ahead of other passenger airlines last year to consume the most sustainable aviation fuel. But the promise is overshadowed by a troubling reality for the industry: the shift is still minuscule.
Billy Bishop Airport uses AI to cut waste
Billy Bishop Airport launched its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recycling stations on Wednesday to guide travelers on how to dispose of their waste properly across terminals. This is the first launch of the stations at a Toronto airport.
Feds urged to pick carbon pricing over emissions cap
The Canadian Climate Institute suggests the Canadian government drop its planned cap on oil and gas sector emissions, but only if everyone commits to strengthening the country’s existing carbon pricing system for heavy industrial emitters.
Alberta’s ‘grand bargain’ could carry perilous pitfalls
ANALYSIS: Earlier this month, the Government of Alberta released a new report about its emissions reduction progress. Do the bold claims stack up, especially with Alberta apparently seeking a “grand bargain” with the federal government?
Offshore wind gains momentum in Atlantic Canada
The East Coast of Canada is a windy place. Winds are even higher and more consistent offshore. Recognizing the potential for power generation, the Atlantic provinces are now making ambitious plans for offshore wind development.
Global BESS deployments in H1 2025 up 54%
In June 2025, the world saw a total of 22.17 gigawatt-hours of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) enter commercial operations across 109 projects, with over half of that being in China.
UN climate opinion could affect major projects in Canada
A warning from the United Nations’ top court that failing to address climate change could violate international law could lead to greater public scrutiny of major projects in Canada, one expert says.
Follow the money for climate hope: UN chief
In an exclusive interview, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the power of market forces in what he repeatedly called “a battle” to save the planet. He warned those who cling to fossil fuels could go broke doing it.
Boom fades for U.S. clean energy as Trump guts subsidies
The Trump administration's claw back on U.S. subsidies for solar and wind power and tighter regulations on the sector puts US$263 billion of wind, solar and energy storage facilities at risk, according to energy researcher Rhodium.
China advances $167B Tibetan mega-dam despite risks
The massive economic stimulus and clean power boost from a US$167-billion mega-dam in Tibet has proven convincing enough for Chinese leaders to set aside concerns about potential damage to biodiversity and the impact on relations with India.
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