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Largest Clean Energy Project in North American History Launched in Atlantic Canada
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canada has launched what is called the largest clean energy investment in North American history, with nearly $70 billion planned for hydroelectricity, wind, and transmission projects centred on Labrador, aiming to integrate the Eastern Canadian electricity system and support industrial growth.
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Canada's expansion of hydro and wind power linked by new transmission lines opens opportunities for founders in grid tech and clean energy supply chains to target a rapidly growing market for clean power and industrial infrastructure.
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