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Canada's North puts solar to the test with subarctic temps

February 18, 2026
In the Northwest Territories, where winter cold drives electricity demand and remote supply lines push up costs, officials and businesses are testing whether solar power can cut bills and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.


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