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Recent Climate Articles
Have You Heard of Plug-In Solar? It Could be Coming to Canada
March 26, 2026 – Balcony solar systems are gaining momentum in Europe and the United States, offering apartment residents a way to generate their own electricity. But in Canada, the technology has largely remained out of reach.
Small plug-in solar panels are designed for urban homes. They typically connect through an inverter to a standard 120-volt outlet. In dense cities, they allow residents to generate small amounts of electricity without a major installation.
As interest grows in Canada, questions are emerging about whether regulatory frameworks and building rules are slowing adoption or perhaps preventing it altogether.
You can sign a petition launched by Plug-In Solar to bring this technology to Canada.
A New Op-ed: Is the Energy Transition Canada’s Kodak Moment?
From the Calgary Herald - Both politicians and fossil fuel companies are ignoring the economic red flags suggesting the renewable energy transition is well underway leaving weak oil and gas markets that will result in stranded assets. This article compares this situation to the blind ignorance of Kodak who eventually filed for bankruptcy because they refused to see the digital age of photography advancing.
