Solar energy is growing fast in Canada, but panels are imported. Could we try to make them here?

A Mitrex project in Edmonton

Between 2019 and 2024, Canada’s solar energy capacity has nearly doubled, yet most solar panels are still imported from Asia. Mitrex specializes in building-integrated photovoltaics, which serve as both energy-saving solutions and building materials, as demonstrated in their Edmonton project, where solar panels function as cladding on an apartment building. Experts emphasize that the solar industry can also create additional job opportunities in Canada related to design and installation.

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