Maritime leaders from Canada's West Coast are calling for the creation of a Canadian-owned commercial trading fleet and a clean, electrified shipbuilding strategy to enhance supply chain security and energy sovereignty. They aim to strengthen national trade control, drive investment in domestic shipbuilding, green marine technology, and clean energy infrastructure. British Columbia is seen as a potential leader in this initiative, with plans to combine advanced electrification and clean energy systems for port microgrids and vessel charging. The leaders are urging government support to unlock banking capital and policy backing for Canadian shipyards and clean port electrification.
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Scientists go global in attempt to better predict atmospheric rivers
The Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Program, a collaboration between NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, aims to improve forecasts and weather predictions for destructive weather events caused by atmospheric rivers on the West Coast. This global research effort will launch international campaigns to observe these events in Canada, Ireland, Hawaii, and California. Research flights will gather data to enhance understanding and prediction of atmospheric rivers, which have led to floods and fatalities. By improving forecasting capabilities, experts hope to mitigate the impact of these extreme weather events and enhance climate resilience.
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Awendio Solaris plans multi-gigawatt solar manufacturing hub in Canada
Awendio Solaris plans to invest CAD 1 billion in a solar manufacturing facility in Montreal, Quebec, targeting the Canadian and US markets. The facility will create 1,000 jobs and produce up to 5,000 MW of solar cells and modules per year using n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact technology with a fully North American supply chain. Operations will be powered by Quebec's hydroelectric grid and on-site solar generation, with support from First Nations groups and research partnerships with local universities. Additionally, Hydro-Québec plans to deploy up to 3 GW of solar capacity by 2035, starting with a 300 MW solar tender and offering financial incentives for residential and commercial solar installations. These initiatives are expected to significantly contribute to Canada's clean energy transition and economic growth.
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This Week in CDR
This week saw key developments in durable carbon removal (CDR) with companies like Google, Schneider Electric, and Cawa signing agreements for the purchase of CDR credits. Deals were made with Vaulted Deep, Climeworks Solutions, and Carboneers for the removal of thousands of tonnes of carbon by 2030. Partnerships were also announced, including TechGen by South Pole and a strategic agreement between Microsoft and Equinor to advance CO2 transport and storage. Additionally, Carbon Removal Canada launched Carbon Console to track carbon removal projects in Canada. Altitude and Deep Sky have expanded their financing facilities for carbon removal technologies, while California passed bills to accelerate carbon removal projects and established a state CDR Purchase Program. COP30 will feature a carbon removal pavilion to showcase durable CDR solutions, and various reports and studies have been released on biochar deployment, carbon removal modeling, and legal frameworks for commercialization. The section discusses the state of the durable CDR market, with options ranging from very optimistic to very pessimistic, and encourages reader participation in a poll. The CDR.fyi Portal offers free access for companies to gain market insights and showcase their profiles, with affiliations mentioned with companies like Milkywire and Charm Industrial. Data and content published by CDR.fyi are vetted and reviewed by individuals with no conflict of interest.