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Meet CanREA's New Vice President of Policy!
Nov 07, 2025

Meet CanREA's New Vice President of Policy!

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes Imran Noorani as its new Vice President of Policy. In this role, Imran will join CanREA’s Executive Team and lead policy development and government relations efforts at a transformative time for Canada’s electricity sector. 

Imran NooraniImran co-founded Toronto-based Peak Power, where he scaled operations across North America and mobilized $1.4 billion in funding and project financing to advance renewable energy projects with storage integration. His career also includes senior roles at the Ozz Group of Companies and in the public sector, providing a unique perspective across utilities, government, and project developers. He holds an MBA and an LLM in Energy & Infrastructure. 

“I’m thrilled to join CanREA at this pivotal moment, when Canada must be bold in building its clean energy future,” said Noorani. “This role is deeply meaningful to me, as I believe our sector already has the foundation to transform Canada’s energy system. By advancing policies and financing frameworks together, we can unlock investment at scale, strengthen reliability, and make wind, solar, and storage the cornerstone of a resilient, net-zero future.” 

“Imran brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial achievement and policy expertise that CanREA needs right now,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO. “His track record of mobilizing capital at scale and navigating complex regulatory environments will be invaluable as we work to accelerate deployment of renewables and storage. We’re thrilled to have him steering our policy agenda at such a consequential moment.” 

Outside of work, Imran is an avid scuba diver and cyclist based in Toronto. 

To see CanREA’s roster of professionals serving Canada’s renewable energy industry, visit the “Our team” webpage: https://renewablesassociation.ca/team/.  

Canadian Renewable Energy Association | https://renewablesassociation.ca/

 

 

MAX Power Begins Historic Drilling of Canada’s First-Ever Natural Hydrogen Well
Nov 07, 2025

MAX Power Begins Historic Drilling of Canada’s First-Ever Natural Hydrogen Well

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; Frankfurt: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling of Canada’s first-ever Natural Hydrogen well at the Lawson target near the community of Central Butte on the 475-km-long Genesis Trend in Southern Saskatchewan.

Drilling at Lawson kicks off a multi-well drill program on Canada’s largest permitted land package for Natural Hydrogen exploration and development and is being carried out by a powerful Stampede Drilling tele-double rig featuring a total crew of 24 on two 12-hour shifts. The selection of Stampede Drilling reflects MAX Power’s commitment to employing industry-leading expertise and technology in the emerging frontier of Natural Hydrogen, along with a focus on safety.

Watch the Drill in Action

A new video capturing the historic start of drilling at Lawson on the Genesis Trend can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eguNGAfdIek

Why This Matters to Investors

MAX Power has officially entered the history books by drilling Canada’s first Natural Hydrogen well. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in domestic energy exploration focused on clean, naturally generated hydrogen beneath Saskatchewan’s Genesis Trend and other land packages comprising 1.3 million acres with another 5.7 million acres under application. The program underscores the Company’s leadership in advancing scientific understanding of this potential new primary energy source while highlighting Canada’s role in resource innovation.

Strategic Financing and Partnership Update

MAX Power continues to advance the previously announced strategic investment for gross proceeds of $5,000,000 at a price of $0.30 per Unit with a leading Southeast Asian conglomerate with extensive interests in the global energy sector (the “Corporate Investor”). Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $0.45 for a period of 24 months, subject to the previously disclosed accelerated expiry provision. The parties have finalized the investor rights and shareholder agreement, which provides for a board seat, conditional on the investor maintaining at least 7% ownership. Closing of the investment remains on track near-term, as per most recent update October 28, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals.

MAX Power Mining Corp | https://maxpowermining.com/

 

Energy Storage Investment Awards Celebrate Sector Leaders
Nov 07, 2025

Energy Storage Investment Awards Celebrate Sector Leaders

Following a year of unprecedented growth and investment in global energy storage, Tamarindo announces the winners of the 2025 Energy Storage Investment Awards. The initiative celebrates the companies and individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the battery energy storage sector globally over the last 12 months.  

Now in its second edition, the Energy Storage Investment Awards recognise the successes, deals, and people of the global storage industry sector. Categories range from individual awards to company-focused prizes for innovation,  financing, asset management and beyond. This awards programme is an essential part of Tamarindo’s support for parties in the energy transition, alongside the company’s roundtables, conferences and strategic communications offering.  

The last year has been marked by supply chain disruption, increased costs, and regulatory headwinds, which is why it is especially important that we shine a light on the talent and hard work behind the energy storage sector’s success.   

Adam Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Tamarindo, said: “Forecasts suggest that by 1st January 2026 92GW of energy storage, excluding pumped hydropower, will have been installed. That rate of growth is simply astounding; with energy storage now recognised as one of the key pillars of the energy transition.  

The Energy Storage Investment Awards recognise and celebrate this incredible success; championing the people, the projects and companies that work tirelessly, to make it happen. Congratulations to all of our 2025 winners!

Hosted by Tamarindo, the specialist insight and communications advisory, the awards gala dinner celebrated on the 6 November in London brought together over 200 key energy storage decision makers working throughout the finance, development and investment space. For the full list of winners, please visit -tamarindo.global/events/energy-storage-investment-awards-2025

Tamarindo |  www.tamarindo.global

 

Fullmark Energy Announces Completion of Redwood Projects Portfolio with Commercial Operations of 65MW San Jacinto Energy Storage Project
Nov 07, 2025

Fullmark Energy Announces Completion of Redwood Projects Portfolio with Commercial Operations of 65MW San Jacinto Energy Storage Project

Fullmark Energy, a leading independent power producer focused exclusively on energy storage, announced the commercial operations date (COD) of its 65MW/130MWh San Jacinto storage project in Banning, California. The milestone marks the final project within Fullmark Energy's Redwood Projects portfolio–a strategic collection of energy storage facilities across Southern California–to achieve commercial operations.

Fullmark Energy celebrated the achievement with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the San Jacinto facility, located at 300 Galleher Way in Banning. Stakeholders and partners, including InfraRed Capital Partners, TWAICE, and others, joined members of the Fullmark Energy team for the event.

ribbon cutting

San Jacinto is Fullmark’s third project to reach COD in 2025, joining three other operational facilities in Fullmark Energy's Redwood Projects portfolio. The 20MW/80MWh Johanna ESS project in Santa Ana reached COD in October 2021, while the 20MW/40MWh Desert-Carris project in Palm Springs and the 20MW/40MWh Ortega Project in Lake Elsinore both reached COD earlier this year. These three 2025 projects deliver 105MW of new capacity to the Southern California Edison distribution system.

"Reaching commercial operations across the Redwood Projects marks a major milestone for our team and our partners," said Chris McKissack, Chief Executive Officer of Fullmark Energy. "These projects strengthen grid reliability, accelerate the renewable energy transition, and demonstrate our team’s ability to deliver high-performing assets at scale. San Jacinto is particularly meaningful because it shows how energy storage can simultaneously enhance grid infrastructure while revitalizing communities and creating value for local stakeholders."

The San Jacinto project exemplifies how energy storage development can drive positive community transformation. The 65MW facility sits on previously abandoned property that had become an overgrown, nuisance, creating challenges for surrounding residents and businesses. Working closely with local stakeholders, Fullmark transformed the site into well-maintained infrastructure with proper security fencing and lighting, significantly improving conditions for the neighborhood. The project also generates economic benefits for the City of Banning's municipal electric utility, which serves approximately 13,500 customers and serves the project's load.

"The completion of our Redwood Projects demonstrates our operational maturity and ability to execute complex projects from start to finish," added McKissack. "We're advancing our next project, the 80MW Chiquito facility in California, while also expanding into Texas with our 500MW Ramsey facility and 250MW East Valley project. The expertise we've gained through Redwood positions us to deliver similar success across our 4GW pipeline while maintaining our commitment to operational excellence, community partnership, and long-term value creation."

The Redwood Projects represent 125MW/290MWh of operational capacity across four strategically located facilities in Southern California, making it one of the largest independently-owned battery storage portfolios in the region. The projects were developed with diversified offtake agreements to strengthen revenue profiles and reduce risk. In January 2023, Fullmark secured $100 million in financing for the portfolio through a consolidated term loan and letter of credit facility. All four facilities participate in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market, providing critical grid services including energy arbitrage, frequency regulation, and resource adequacy.

Fullmark Energy | www.fullmarkenergy.com


Trystar Expands its Solutions Offerings with its New ChargePak Portable Battery Testing System
Nov 07, 2025

Trystar Expands its Solutions Offerings with its New ChargePak Portable Battery Testing System

Trystar is proud to announce the launch of its new ChargePak Portable Battery Testing System (BTS), expanding its robust lineup of power storage solutions designed for electrical utility, substation, and remote field applications; and helping identify and mitigate potential battery issues before costly system failures. Today’s utility substation managers and operators are increasingly challenged to meet NERC PRC-005 and IEEE 450 standards, which require annual battery testing and thorough documentation. Traditional testing processes can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, reducing operational efficiency and increasing costs. The ChargePak Portable BTS addresses these challenges by providing a fully integrated, portable system that simplifies setup, enhances accuracy, and streamlines compliance reporting.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the ChargePak to the market,” said Jodi Johnson, Offering Manager at Trystar. “It is purpose-built from inception for ease of use, safety, and performance. The ChargePak can be trailer- or truck-mounted for travel, and includes everything needed in one simple, reliable solution.”

The ChargePak Portable BTS reflects Trystar’s focus on practical innovation for modern utility and substation maintenance operations.  Engineered for performance and built for the future, the ChargePak combines a portable battery charger, load bank, and battery bank in one enclosure. The system’s intelligent cabling design eliminates the need to move batteries during testing; thereby simplifying maintenance and ensuring safer, more efficient operation. Its preassembled 125VDC 50AH battery delivers the instantaneous energy needed for medium-voltage breakers and solenoids, while supporting steady substation loads. The VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) pure lead plates enable the ChargePak to resist corrosion, offer high energy density, and maintain performance in harsh environments.

For field durability and ease of use, the ChargePak features reel-mounted, flexible, 50-foot DC cables; as well as cleat-mounted AC cables to power the load bank and battery charger.  Keyed plug-and-play connectors prevent setup errors.  A lightweight charger doubles as a spare unit when required, and all components are housed in a NEMA 3R outdoor-rated enclosure.

“As Trystar continues to grow, we’re seeing increased demand for reliable, future-ready power solutions,” Johnson added. “Our engineering team is committed to delivering solutions that help customers lower operational costs while maintaining maximum performance and reliability.”

Trystar | https://www.trystar.com/

Free Training: Renon Power’s C&I Webinar Nov. 18
Nov 07, 2025

Free Training: Renon Power’s C&I Webinar Nov. 18

Join Renon Power for an exclusive C&I-focused webinar exploring how Renon’s MPack 261and SmartMatrix A are powering data centers, commercial facilities, and industrial operations with smarter, safer energy solutions.

Webinar Details  

🗓️ Date & Time: November 18, 11:00 AM CST

Reserve Your Spot Now

Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with Renon Power’s experts and gain insight into technologies that can help your next project qualify under current federal incentives.

What you’ll learn:

  • Deep technical insights into the MPack 261 and SmartMatrix A 
  • Core product functions, design advantages, and applications 
  • How Renon supports C&I EPCs, data centers, and integrators
  • Why now is the time to act: projects initiated soon can still qualify for safe harbor status before 2026

Exclusive Giveaway

Qualifying attendees receive a complimentary mobile power bank for joining live and confirming their registration as a C&I professional.

Renon Power | https://www.renonpower.com/

 

 

Natural Power Supports Statkraft’s Landmark Cushaling Wind Farm and BESS Go Live
Nov 07, 2025

Natural Power Supports Statkraft’s Landmark Cushaling Wind Farm and BESS Go Live

Leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has supported Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, in the successful delivery of the Cushaling Wind Farm and co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) in County Offaly, Ireland — now fully energized and operational.

pretty wind turbine blue sky shot

The project marks a major milestone in Ireland’s clean energy journey, combining a 55.8MW wind farm with a 20MW / 4-hour battery system — the country’s first grid-scale battery of this duration.

Under a project management agreement with Statkraft, Natural Power acted as project manager, site manager, engineer, and project supervisor design process (PSDP), providing comprehensive management and technical oversight from development through to energisation.

The Cushaling project represents a significant step forward in integrating renewable generation with Ireland’s first 4-hour energy storage, enhancing energy security and grid stability while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Featuring 6.2MW turbines with a tip height of 185 metres — the tallest on any wind farm in Ireland — and cutting-edge storage technology, the project sets a new benchmark for innovation in the sector.

Neil Mullan, Associate Director – Construction, at Natural Power said: “We’re delighted to have played a key role in bringing the Cushaling Wind Farm and battery energy storage system to fruition. This project demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration and technical excellence: delivering clean, reliable energy infrastructure that will support Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions for years to come. We’re proud to continue our work alongside Statkraft in driving the transition to a sustainable energy future.”

With a long-standing presence in Ireland’s renewable energy sector, Natural Power continues to provide end-to-end services across wind, solar, and energy storage projects — helping clients realise their ambitions from concept to operation.

Natural Power | www.naturalpower.com

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