Select Ontario, Ontario's State-of-the-Art Geographic Information System (GIS) Tool, Wins Innovation in GIS Award
The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA-Ontario Chapter) granted their Innovation in GIS Award to the team behind Select Ontario, Ontario's new geographic information system (GIS). The Innovation in GIS Award is given to recognize individuals and/or organizations that demonstrate a new or refined innovation in the fields of GIS and geospatial technology. This award is intended to provide an opportunity for members to showcase a specific piece of work or a project.
Sunlink Expands Solar Mounting Manufacturing Capabilities Into Ontario
SunLink Corporation announced the commencement of manufacturing capabilities in Ontario, Canada. By establishing in-country operations, SunLink is able to supply its flagship roof mount system to commercial solar energy projects across the province, complying with the Ontario Power Authority's (OPA) local manufacturing requirements under the progressive Green Energy and Green Economy Act.
Enphase Energy Unveils New Product for Ontario Market
Enphase Energy, the leader in solar microinverter systems, today announced a new microinverter for the Ontario, Canada market. This new product will fulfill the Domestic Content requirement and will therefore enable installers to participate in the Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) program.
Bosch Solar Partners with Sustainable Energy to Enter Canadian Market
Calgary-based Sustainable Energy Technologies and German-based Bosch Solar Energy announced in March, 2010 that they have agreed to jointly market Bosch thin film PV modules for the Ontario, Canada market. Sustainable Energy just moved the manufacture of its low-voltage solar inverters to a plant in the Cambridge, Ontario area earlier this year.
Solar Semiconductor to Build Plant and Create Jobs in Ontario, Canada
The town of Oakville in Ontario, Canada has been chosen by Solar Semiconductor as the location for its first North American manufacturing facility. This international investment will provide Canadian manufactured solar photovoltaic ("PV") products and solutions for the growing green energy market.
Ontario Becoming North American Green Energy Leader
Ontario has just delivered the largest green energy initiative of its kind in Canadian history. Under the Green Energy Act's feed-in tariff program, 184 new contracts for big, green-energy projects have been approved. This is in addition to 510 medium-sized projects already announced.
Ontario and the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) to Present the Ontario Aerospace Industry to the World at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010
The Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) and the Government of Ontario are working together to present the Ontario aerospace industry to the world at the Farnborough International Airshow, July 19-25, 2010, in Farnborough, UK.
This major international air show offers a variety of ways for Ontario aerospace companies to benefit through their own efforts, with the support and assistance of OAC and the Government of Ontario. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello will be leading Ontario's participation at the airshow.
Canada Ranks 2nd in Best Places to Invest Due to Low Corporate Taxes
Canada's cost competitiveness as a business location has not been adversely affected by the lingering effects of the recession in the United States, according to KPMG's Competitive Alternatives 2010 study, which compares business costs in 10 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
The results show that Canada now holds a 5 percent business cost advantage over the United States - an improvement over the virtual break-even position reported in the previous edition of the biennial study, last released in 2008.
Ontario Government Supports Revolutionary Oncology Research
Ontario is supporting an oncology partnership involving Merck, the Princess Margaret Hospital and its research arm the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI) - part of the University Health Network. The province is investing approximately $2.6 million through the Biopharmaceutical Investment Program to support the $17.3-million partnership.
Modernizing Metal Manufacturing: Ontario Government Supports Innovation
Sarnia, Ontario will become the site of North America's first high-grade metal powder processing facility. The province of Ontario is supporting H.C. Starck Canada as the company modernizes its metal powder processing facility in Sarnia to better serve North America's lucrative natural resources sector.
Investing In Leading-Edge Technology: SiGe Semiconductor Inc.
Ontario, Canada is helping an Ottawa company develop innovative, advanced wireless components. The province is supporting SiGe Semiconductor Inc.'s efforts to develop compact, energy-efficient components for the hand-held wireless market. The province is providing a $7 million grant, which will help the company build upon its competitive edge, attract high-quality employees and be better positioned to enter new consumer markets.
Ontario, Canada's Green Energy Act Nets $7-Billion Korean Investment
The Ontario government has signed an agreement that will bring more green energy and new jobs to Ontario, Canada.
A consortium led by Samsung C&T Corporation and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) will invest $7 billion to generate 2,500 megawatts of wind and solar power. These projects will triple Ontario's output from renewable wind and solar sources and provide clean electricity to more than 580,000 households.
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