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Small Modular Reactors vs. Renewables: Which Is More Cost-Effective?
The global energy transition is unfolding at a critical moment. Nations are under mounting pressure to meet rising electricity demand while cutting emissions and keeping costs manageable. The debate often centers on two very different approaches: renewables, like solar and wind, versus nuclear’s new frontier – Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Each has unique strengths, risks, and cost profiles, making the choice a pivotal one.
Can Canada Overcome Diesel Dependence in Remote and Northern Indigenous Communities?
Canada shifts to clean energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, but remote and northern communities face some of our most pressing challenges.
Canada’s EV Battery Recycling Needs Urgent Action
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to rise across Canada, a critical piece for sustainability remains unsolved: EV battery recycling. With over 600,000 EVs currently on the road in Canada, and the government aiming for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, end-of-life battery management is becoming urgent.
Canada’s EV Tariffs: A Policy Protecting Promises, Not Products
In October 2024, Canada imposed a sweeping 100% surtax on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), aligning with U.S. trade policy and citing the need to protect Canadian jobs and industrial investments.
Canada’s East-West Energy Grid: The Future of Clean Power
Canada’s dream of a fully connected national electricity grid stretching from coast to coast is becoming less of an idea and more of a necessity. As climate change intensifies and the push for clean energy grows, connecting the provinces through an integrated grid is one of the smartest ways to future-proof Canada’s energy system.
Canada’s Race for Leadership in the Global Critical Minerals Industry
Canada is building more than just mines. We’re developing a full-scale critical minerals processing industry to supply the clean energy revolution. From cutting-edge lithium recycling to ultra-low-emission nickel production, we’re leaning into innovation to become a global leader.
Canada’s Critical Minerals Push for Clean Energy
Canada is moving to secure our place in the global clean energy transition. But electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines technologies all depend on one thing: critical minerals. Canada is building a secure and responsible supply chain, from mining to processing, to meet that demand.
Canada’s Windy Frontier: Are Floating Offshore Wind Farms the Future?
Canada is surrounded by energy. Literally. With over 243,000 kilometres of coastline and some of the world’s strongest offshore wind resources, we have enormous potential to lead in floating offshore wind energy. Yet, surprisingly, not a single floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) is operational here.
Canada’s Power Grid on the Brink: Weather, Demand, and the Race to Modernize
Canada’s electrical grid faces a critical moment. Extreme weather, surging electricity demand, and outdated infrastructure push the system to its limits. While the grid has long been reliable, experts now warn that without rapid modernization, the power Canadians depend on may not always be there when it’s needed most.
From Plans to Pauses: The Rocky Road of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Deployment in Canada
Canada’s SMR strategy earned us international attention. National action plans, major investments, and provincial partnerships all aim to position the country as a global SMR leader. But as promising as that sounds, Canada’s path toward operational SMRs has been more complex than hoped.
What Are Small Modular Reactors, and Why Is Canada Betting on Them?
Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are certainly not new. Are they safer and a better economically viable nuclear power? Canada could have been a global leader with an ambitious national strategy.
Balancing the Grid: Canadian Energy Storage for Reliable Renewables
The sun goes down, and the wind doesn’t always blow. We need dependable energy storage solutions as solar and wind power more of our electrical grid.
Canada uses various grid energy storage technologies today. Each has unique benefits, limitations, and capital and operating costs. A stable renewable energy future depends on more than one.
Solar Thermal Air Collectors: What they are and why they matter!
The clean energy industry is constantly growing. As demand grows for clean alternatives to fossil fuels, there is a rising focus on hydro, wind, solar, and nuclear power alternatives. Using clean energy has financial benefits for the industry and individual households. Additionally, clean energy helps reduce pollution, furthering the promise of a healthier future for all Canadians. With hydro leading Canada’s clean energy sector, there are many opportunities for wind and sola
Thorium: The “Waste” Metal That Could Power the Future
China may have found a powerful way to fight climate change and energy problems using a little-known metal called thorium. This metal is often tossed aside as mining waste, but it could be the key to safe, clean, and long-lasting nuclear energy.
Grey, Blue, or Green Hydrogen: What are the Headlines About?
Hydrogen is making headlines again for good reason. As parts of the world race toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen is hailed as a versatile, clean energy source that could well start replacing fossil fuels across industries.
Power Struggles: How to Add Renewable Energy to the Canadian Electrical Power Grid
How to Add Renewable Energy to the Canadian Electrical Power Grid
The Future of Canadian Energy - Are Solid-State Batteries Key?
Lithium-ion batteries have powered our world for decades. But they have limits. Safety risks. Short lifespans. Inefficient charging....
Can We Use Saltwater Instead of Lithium-Ion Batteries?
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Essentials of Electric Vehicle Batteries and Critical Materials
Electric vehicle (EV) battery production involves a complex supply chain. Every battery needs mining, refining, and assembling different materials. These materials, like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, are essential for the battery to perform well and last long enough.
Sustainability Challenges: Can the Future of Lithium Batteries Stay Green?
What happens to the battery in your old smartphone once you get rid of it? Once an afterthought, now extracting valuable metals from...
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