Newsletter No. 1040:
Is Quebec becoming Canada's next solar market?
New research challenges solar backlash narratives in the U.S.
Scientists say solar research should stop leading with climate.
Two-thirds of Albertans want more renewable energy.
https://t.co/zilYe0bmc7
“This is real right now.”
Quebec’s solar market is accelerating fast following Hydro-Québec’s new incentives.
We spoke with industry insiders about what’s happening on the ground—and what comes next.
Full discussion linked in the comments.
$200B is expected to flow into Canada’s renewables.
So what’s the bottleneck?
❌ Grid integration challenges
❌ Local opposition to projects
➡️ Execution vs ambition
➡️ New solar efficiency records
Full breakdown in today's newsletter.
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• Greener Homes may return—but with big lessons
•EV market is shifting toward 2026 models
• Ontario locks in 318 MW of new solar
• New data links anti-renewable policies to weaker economies
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This week, the momentum behind Canada’s energy transition is getting harder to ignore.
We break it all down in this week’s issue.
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@hydroquebec launches residential solar subsidies—covering up to 40% of costs.
Big signal in a hydro-dominated province.
Is rooftop solar finally viable in Quebec?
Read more 👇
https://t.co/TyEEFMUhLM
P.E.I. turns to battery storage to stabilize its power grid.
10–50 MW planned
Up to 8 hours backup
RFP now open
Short-term fix or long-term shift?
#EnergyStorage#CleanEnergy#Canada
A solar factory.
A nearby school.
And a growing community debate.
Silfab Solar is disputing reports of chemical incidents at its South Carolina facility as regulators review the situation.
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Alberta’s 2026 budget signals a cautious path for renewables.
• 3 yrs projected deficits
• Falling oil $
• No major new solar incentives
Power demand is rising — but solar’s growth will hinge on market reform and investor confidence, not subsidies.
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Calgary expands its clean energy loan program to commercial buildings.
Up to $1M per project for solar retrofits.
Repaid through property taxes over 25 years.
Could this unlock commercial solar at scale?
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https://t.co/LcYJUfb2I3
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Saskatchewan just announced its largest solar project to date.
100 MW of solar.
50% First Nations ownership.
25-year PPA with SaskPower.
Why Mino Giizis matters, and what it means for future renewable procurements
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https://t.co/OUsjCJ0S9u
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Alberta is testing whether abandoned oil & gas wells can be repurposed into micro solar farms—turning legacy infrastructure into local clean power.
Supporters see grid stability and jobs; critics question costs and cleanup.
https://t.co/pOouhCJ08z
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A $3.2B synthetic graphite plant is moving ahead in St. Thomas, ON—with output projected to support ~2M EVs/yr and create up to 1,000 jobs.
Backed by a $670M provincial loan, it’s a major boost for Canada’s battery supply chain.
https://t.co/4Twk1angSS
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Newmarket’s new climate plan has ignited a fierce local showdown.
✅ Green standards.
✅ EV fleets.
✅ Big division.
Our analysis breaks down why this small Ontario town became a climate flashpoint.
The story ⬇️
https://t.co/kGkWtxHZGe