Nova Scotia grid operator seeks lowest-cost replacement for coal with tech-neutral capacity call

Nova Scotia's grid operator will evaluate battery storage, pumped hydro, and gas bids to replace retiring coal generation, prioritizing cost-effective on-demand capacity.

First covered Nov 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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8d PV Magazine Canadian province opens tech-neutral capacity call to replace coal — The grid operator in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will model battery, pumped hydro and other bids alongside a separate gas plant tender to find the…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-03 (#4)

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