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Nova Scotia Commercial Solar Capacity Rises 82% as Utility Targets More Renewables
- Commercial solar capacity in Nova Scotia grew 82% in 2025, according to new statistics reported Tuesday by the province's private power utility Nova Scotia Power.
- Energy consultant David Brushett attributes this growth to legislative changes enacted a few years ago that allowed companies to sell 10 times more energy to Nova Scotia Power than before.
- Renewables accounted for 42% of Nova Scotia Power's power generation in 2025, though solar currently comprises only about 1% of the total energy mix. These figures establish the baseline for the province's transition.
- This rapid solar expansion supports Nova Scotia Power's target of reaching 80% renewable energy by 2030, helping the utility meet decarbonization goals while diversifying its generation strategies.
- Despite the solar gains, most future renewable energy is expected to come from onshore wind farms and hydro power imported from Labrador, according to Nova Scotia Power. Solar will play a complementary role in the broader energy strategy.
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Nova Scotia Power wants 80% of its energy to come from renewable sources by 2030. The post More Nova Scotia companies turn to solar energy appeared first on Les Affaires.
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