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February 19, 2025: BlueDot Photonics, a developer of solar energy devices designed to improve solar panel performance and durability, was acquired by UbiQD, a development stage corporation, for an undisclosed amount...more
The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a February 24th report titled: Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New U.S. Generating Capacity Additions in 2025 (“Report”)....more
The Solar Energy Industries Association (“SEIA”) has issued a January 2025 White Paper titled: Vision for American Energy Storage (“White Paper”)....more
Amidst ongoing tension, a remarkable transformation is unfolding. The U.S. solar industry is writing its own comeback story, transforming from an import-dependent sector to a powerhouse of domestic manufacturing. In today’s...more
On August 1, 2024, the First Nations Power Authority (FNPA) issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for the right to develop a 100 MW Solar Project to be located in South Central Saskatchewan (Project)....more
In the inaugural episode of Clean Incentives, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne, alongside special guests Ashley White and Jason Roth, delve into the myriad of tax incentives available for businesses in Canada, with a...more
Debate continues on whether the UAE Consensus achieved at COP28 represents a promising step forward or a missed opportunity in the drive towards climate neutral energy systems. However, the agreement that countries should...more
Le 4 août 2023, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a publié des propositions législatives ainsi que des notes explicatives (les « propositions législatives d’août ») à l’égard de divers...more
On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) released draft legislation and explanatory notes (August Legislation) in respect of various green-energy tax incentives. The August Legislation includes draft...more
Renewable energy projects share many of the same characteristics as traditional construction projects. To some extent, the approach to managing risk from a legal perspective will therefore be familiar. However, in other ways,...more
Au cours des dernières années, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a proposé un ensemble d’incitatifs fiscaux en matière d’énergie verte visant à encourager aussi bien le développement de...more
Over the past few years, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) has proposed a cluster of green-energy tax incentives aimed at encouraging both the development of Canada’s green economy and the reduction of Canada’s...more
As we enter 2023, we reflect on 2022 as another dynamic year in the renewables and clean energy market. The Renewables and Clean Energy team at BCLP has undertaken a review of judicial decisions reported in 2022 involving the...more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more
Takeaways - The widespread adoption of sustainability goals by major corporations has created significant demand for renewable power. That, in turn, is strengthening the hand of producers in negotiations over power...more
U.S. Department of Energy targets vastly cheaper batteries to clean up the grid - The New York Times – July 14 - The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new effort to tackle one of the toughest technical...more
China Resumes LNG Imports from the U.S. - "Chinese buyers have resumed imports of liquefied natural gas from U.S. exporters, as Beijing started granting waivers to a 25% import tariff." Why this is important: In the...more
CPUC proposes optimal 2030 system portfolio tripling battery storage, more than doubling solar - Bullet Utility Dive – February 27 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to adopt a 46 million...more
Focus - California farmers are planting solar panels as water supplies dry up - Los Angeles Times – July 31 - In the San Joaquin Valley alone, farmers may need to take more than half a million acres out of production to...more
The New York State Assembly last week successfully passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which lays out sweeping decarbonization targets for New York's electric generating sector and economy at...more
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal Would Reshape the Economy in 10 Years. That Could Shock the Energy Sector. "The concern is that Ocasio-Cortez's plan to achieve climate goals in just 10 years will not only tee up...more
Projects and energy updates from South Africa - Green energy bid targets black business - South Africa plans to invite bidders for additional renewable power projects amounting to ZAR50 billion of investment, which will...more
New power generation exemption framework creates fresh hurdles for IPPs - Titled “Licensing Exemption and Registration Notice”, the amendment was published in the Government Gazette of 10 November 2017, and signed by...more
Renewable Energy Focus - Renewables don’t threaten U.S. grid reliability - Solar Industry Magazine - Jun 20 - A new report by Analysis Group has answered questions posed two months ago by U.S. Department of...more
Renewable Energy Focus - PG&E expands renewables portfolio - Solar Industry Magazine - Mar 16 - Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has announced that 69.3% of the electricity delivered to its customers...more