The SmartFlower is more compact and attractive than traditional solar panels. The face of the flower follows the sun throughout the day, and the petals close after sunset or if it becomes too windy. It could generate enough energy to power a summer cottage.
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The US$1.25 billion purchase will enhance its position in low voltage, says Schneider Electric. Asco has manufacturing facilities around the world, including a plant in Brantford, Ontario…
Hydro-Quebec has proposed three possible solutions to meet the energy needs of Massachusetts…
Dramatic changes are coming to the old power grid. As infrastructure ages and policy dictates a move away from fossil fuels, utilities and governments are looking at Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as potential alternatives to continually building out a centralized grid…
Nova Scotia Power is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its annual scholarship program…
Due to the upcoming retirement of the current President, the Energy Council of Canada has established a Search Committee to identify candidates for the role of President, effective January 1, 2018…
Apex Clean Energy has signed a multiyear contract to operate an IKEA Canada wind project, Oldman 2, located near Pincher Creek in Alberta
An Ontario contractor faces five days in jail and $50,000 in penalties for performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection…
The funding will be used to support company growth, including the recent acquisition of PSL, as well as geographic expansion and new product development…
Investing in next generation clean energy infrastructure and technologies will advance Canada’s efforts to build a clean economy, create jobs and help to reach climate change goals…
Nominations for the Solar Power Woman of Distinction award will open in fall 2017, and the Wind Power Woman of Distinction Award will follow.
John Rossiter has been appointed to the board of directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) by Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.
Partly funded by Natural Resources Canada, the charging stations will be installed in 34 locations covering 3,000 kilometres of the TransCanada Highway in Ontario and Manitoba…
Hydro One Limited and Avista Corporation have jointly announced a definitive merger agreement that brings together the two regulated utilities with over 230 years of collective operational experience.
Electricity Human Resources Canada, with the support of Status of Women Canada and industry partners, has launched a national mentorship program designed for women either already working in technical and/or trades occupations in the electricity sector, or are studying to enter the industry…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
