ABB Technology Modernizes Bruce Power Nuclear Units to Support Low-Carbon Energy Growth in Canada
ABB to modernize excitation systems at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario to extend the life and reliability of eight units
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PowerBank Expects 4.99 MW BESS Project to Reach Commercial Operating during January 2026
January 21, 2026 PowerBank Corporation is proud to share an update on the final commissioning of the cutting-edge SFF-06 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Ontario, Canada. The project was previously announced here and will include 4.99 MW of energy storage. The SFF-06 Project is in the final stages of “hot” commissioning with EVLO. The commissioning…
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Boralex Commissions Sanjgon Energy Storage Project in Ontario
In partnership with Walpole Island First Nation, Boralex announces the commercial commissioning of Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage, Boralex’s first energy storage facility in operation in North America. Located in the Municipality of Lakeshore, Ontario, the 80 MW / 320 MWh facility marks a major milestone in Boralex’s 2030 Strategy and its expansion into large-scale storage solutions. Through…
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SaskPower & First Nations Power Authority Announce 100 MW Mino Giizis Solar Energy Facility
January 15, 2026 100 MW Mino Giizis facility will be operational by 2028 The Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) and First Nations Power Authority (FNPA) have announced Neoen as the winning bid in their joint competitive request for proposals for a 100 MW solar energy project. The power purchase agreement (PPA) covers 100 per cent of the output…
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Strategic Capital Planning Initiative Using Digital Twin Simulation by Mosimtec and Northern Transformer
January 15, 2026 Northern Transformer Corporation recently completed a strategic capital planning initiative designed to support long-term growth and future infrastructure development. Through the use of advanced analytical and simulation-driven approaches, NTC evaluated multiple capital investment scenarios, gaining deeper insight into capacity planning and operational requirements. This initiative underscores NTC’s commitment to disciplined capital planning,…
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Ontario Approves New Underwater Transmission Line in Toronto
January 15, 2026 The Ontario government has approved the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to the downtown core and eastern portion of the City of Toronto. This first-of-its-kind high-voltage underwater transmission line in Ontario ensures the province will keep…
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Quebec Government Authorizes Construction of the Canton MacNider Wind Farm Project
January 15, 2026 Parc éolien Canton MacNider Commandité inc., a partnership formed by Clearlight Energy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec has authorized the construction of the Canton MacNider Wind Farm Project. Located between the municipalities of Saint-Damase and Saint-Noël in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, the…
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Indigenous-Owned and Operated Solar Plant in a Non-Integrated Area Powers up in Haida Gwaii
December 17, 2025 British Columbia’s first Indigenous owned and operated solar plant located in a non-integrated area is now online, delivering clean electricity to BC Hydro’s Masset microgrid and marking a meaningful step toward reducing diesel reliance in remote communities. Developed by Tll Yahda Energy, a partnership of Skidegate Band Council, Old Massett Village Council and…
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BC Hydro Modernizes Grid, Retires 80-year-old H-Frames in Downtown Vancouver
December 17, 2025 A defining feature of downtown Vancouver’s alleyways for nearly eight decades has now disappeared. BC Hydro has completed a landmark project to remove H‑Frame electrical structures that once lined Gastown, Chinatown and the downtown core, replacing them with modern underground systems to improve safety, reliability and aesthetics in some of the city’s…
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First Nation-led Project to Deliver Clean Energy and Economic Opportunity in Saskatchewan
December 10, 2025 Located in the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 territory, Wicehtowak Solar will deliver 32.4 MW of renewable energy, supplying power to the Saskatchewan grid and delivering energy directly to the nearby K+S Potash Canada mine. The project will be under a 30-year virtual power purchase agreement with Saskatchewan Power Corporation’s Renewable…
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BC Hydro for North Coast Transmission Line Early Works
December 10, 2025 Foundational step towards moving transformational energy project forward The early works of BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project includes pre-construction activities such as project planning, engineering, fieldwork, procurements, consultation with First Nation communities, stakeholder engagements and enabling works to improve site access. Northwest British Columbia is experiencing significant growth across…
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Ontario Greenlights Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment to Create Nearly 37,000 Jobs
December 10. 2025 The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish four CANDU nuclear reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. To support the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers and the province’s long-term energy security, the refurbishment will extend the facility’s operations to deliver affordable, reliable and clean power for…
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Tilley Solar in Alberta Advances Indigenous Leadership in Renewable Energy
December 10, 2025 The Tilley Solar Project has officially reached its commissioning phase, marking the final project milestone and the advancement of clean energy and First Nation renewable energy leadership in Alberta. The now fully operational 23.6 MW project could generate enough renewable power to offset approximately 14,200 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, contributing to Canada’s…
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BC Hydro Opens First-of-its-Kind Portable EV Charge Site in Lumby
November 25, 2025 BC Hydro has energized its first-ever portable skid-mounted fast charging station in Lumby, marking a breakthrough in how electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure can be deployed quickly and flexibly across British Columbia. The skid-mounted station is a fully self-contained unit built on a metal frame and is designed for rapid deployment with minimal…
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Ontario Selects Hydro One to Invest in Priority Transmission Line in Partnership with First Nations
November 25, 2025 On November 21, the Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.’s transmission licence to develop and construct a new priority transmission line between Bowmanville and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The proposed project is a new double-circuit 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line…
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SaskPower To Begin Engagement On Meadow Lake Power Station Replacement
November 25, 2025 SaskPower is exploring the potential to build a 55-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility in the Meadow Lake area, replacing an existing power plant that has reached end of life. “SaskPower continues to make significant investments into the provincial power system to ensure reliable and affordable power for customers,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister…
