Why Edmonton homeowners are switching to solar in 2026

Something has shifted in Edmonton over the past few years. Solar installations that once felt like a niche choice are now showing up on homes all across the city. Sherwood Park, Glenora, Windermere, St. Albert. Older homes, newer builds, small lots, and acreages. In...
Best time to install solar panels in Central Alberta

Best time to install solar panels in Central Alberta

If you are researching solar in Edmonton or Camrose, you are probably wondering whether it actually works here and when the best time to install is. In this article, we will answer both of those questions and walk you through what to expect across the seasons. If you...
Get to know: Nathan

Get to know: Nathan

Nathan Sereda, a graduate of NAIT’s alternative-energy technology program, wants to have a positive impact on the environment and energy industry in Alberta. He heads up Newo’s solar division, conducting site assessments, designing systems, and working onsite....
Training for the future

Training for the future

Youths embody promise of solar technology On a brisk mid-August day, seven figures moved between the racks of solar panels on the Bissell Centre roof, backdropped by the glass and steel of the downtown Edmonton skyline. Six trainees, guided by Newo master electrician...
The small things

The small things

By Cari Kilmartin For Margaret Rathnavalu, harnessing the sun’s energy was an intuitive next step on a lifelong journey of conscientious choices. A now-retired teacher, Margaret is a local activist, involved in initiatives like Blue Dot Camrose and the U of A...