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Large solar system on lakeside home
Size: 18Kw
Year: 2019
Yukon Farmhouse
Size: 24.32kW
Year: 2019
14-Panel Residential System
Size: 6kW
Year: 2019
20-Panel Residential System
Size: 7.7kW
Year: 2020
Home and Garage System
Size: 13.5kW
Year: 2023
Hawkins Building
Size: 46kW
Year: 2020
Mt. Sima Ski Hill
Size: 21.5kW
Year: 2021
Northern Lights Resort & Spa
Size: 58.88kW
Year: 2021
Curling Club
Size: 74kW
Year: 2020
Lumel Studios
Size: N/A
Year: N/A
Winterlong Brewing
Size: 73.92
Year: N/A
Sree Vyah (sun snare)
Size: 940kW
Year: 2021
Fisher River Cree Nation
Size: 1MW
Year: 2018
Kwanlin Dün First Nation Citizen Homes
Size: 429.9kW
Year: 2022 & 2023
Kluane Lake Research Station
Size: 48.32kW
Year: 2020
Nihtat Energy IPP
Size: 1.6MW
Year: 2022
Klondike Development Organization
Size: 309.8kW
Year: 2021
Exploration Camp PowerBox
Size: 70kW
Year: 2024
Large solar system on lakeside home
Location: Echo Lake, Yukon
System Size: 18Kw
Information: In 2018, Solvest Inc. designed and constructed a solar system on the east-facing, asphalt shingle roof of a stunning lakeside home. Following a reshingling of the south roof in 2019, we expanded the system, which now boasts 50 solar modules. Solvest meticulously planned the layout to minimize shading from the surrounding area and maximize the use of viable roof space, enhancing the system’s efficiency and the homeowner’s benefits.
Yukon Farmhouse
Location: Ibex Valley, Yukon
System Size: 24.32kW
Information: Increasingly popular among clients with expansive land, our ground mount systems offer enhanced energy production by allowing optimal placement for sun exposure. This specific installation features 32 solar modules, forming a 24.32kW array that outperforms typical roof-mounted systems. Notably, the ground-level setup simplifies maintenance, including snow removal during winter months, ensuring efficient year-round operation.
14-Panel Residential System
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 6kW
Information: Driven by a commitment to sustainability, this client enlisted Solvest to design and install a custom-designed solar system for their home in Mary Lake. The installation features 14 panels equipped with microinverters, optimizing energy production and perfectly suiting the home's energy needs while minimizing environmental impact.
20-Panel Residential System
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 7.7kW
Information: In 2020, following their switch from propane to electric heating and an upgrade to their electrical service, a couple chose Solvest to help reduce their grid dependence at their beautiful home located just south of Whitehorse. Solvest designed and installed a 7.7 kW solar system on their ideally positioned, south-facing roof with minimal shading. Snowguards were added to protect the snow from a far drop.
Home and Garage System
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 13.5kW
Information: In 2020, Solvest Inc. equipped the garage of this wooden home on the south side of Whitehorse with a solar system, and expanded the setup to include the home's roof in 2023, bringing the total capacity to 13.5 kW DC. The PV solar system has significantly reduced their energy bills, with the family achieving their first zero-dollar bill in July 2023. Both the garage and roof systems are integrated through the home’s meter and are part of the Yukon Microgeneration Program, allowing the family to sell back any surplus energy generated beyond their household's needs.
Hawkins Building
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 46kW
Information: This system located in downtown Whitehorse is one of Solvest's largest condominium arrays. This solar array was constructed using 114 solar modules and continues to benefit from little to no shading.
Mt. Sima Ski Hill
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 21.5kW
Information: In 2020, Mount Sima and the Yukon Government announced that the local ski hill would be veering away from diesel power and moving onto the grid. This investment would cut greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 90%, with typical production of 140 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually; the result of consuming 110,000 liters of diesel. In 2021, As part of Mount Sima’s energy upgrades, Solvest installed two solar systems; one on the chalet and one on the shop. These impressive systems of an aggregate 43.25kW have allowed Yukoners to ski all winter and mountain bike throughout the summers in a much more environmentally friendly way. The two systems are expected to produce an aggregate 39,603 kW annually.
Northern Lights Resort & Spa
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 58.88kW
Information: Northern Lights Resort and Spa is a multi-award winning Yukon Special, located on the outskirts of city limits. Guests are provided with the true northern experience: Expansive land, accessibility to activities including snowmobiling and snowshoeing, a taste of wilderness, and the most alluring; stunning views of the northern lights. In 2020, Solvest installed a 27.84kW ground mount system comprising 64 solar modules. This stunning system sees an annual average production of 27,852kWh, offsetting roughly 48% of the resort’s annual energy consumption (57,740kWh). The owners have expressed future plans to incorporate more solar energy and battery energy storage solutions (BESS) into their operations. The current and aggregate system production is displayed on a large screen for guests to view as soon as they enter the main lodge. The owners say guests from all over the world are very interested in their renewable energy system.
Curling Club
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 74kW
Information: Whitehorse’s curling club operates as a non-profit enterprise. The organization incurs sizable electricity costs from creating and maintaining a large ice rink. Solvest designed a system that would significantly reduce the facility’s energy requirements from the grid and instead from their independent renewable energy system. The design was comprised of 200 modules totaling 74kW. With territorial rebates, this system has a payback period of under two years.
Lumel Studios
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: N/A
Information: Lumel studios is an incredibly unique, locally owned, glass blowing studio, gallery, and café. They offer community workshops and events. 70 modules were installed on the building, taking advantage of the vacant south, east, and west-facing roof space. As glass blowing requires a large electrical supply, being partially solar powered will reduce the local business’s variable costs throughout the year. The unique building is highly visible in downtown Whitehorse, and the solar paints the picture of what a unique business operates inside it.
Winterlong Brewing
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 73.92
Information: In 2020, Solvest installed an expansive 192-module solar array on a Whitehorse brewery, effectively utilizing the large roof area. This system significantly reduces the brewery’s energy needs and is the second-largest commercial solar array owned by a Yukon business. Its East-West orientation enhances power production during early mornings and late evenings. Building on this sustainability initiative, the brewery added a 22kW solar system to their new cold storage facility in 2023.
Sree Vyah (sun snare)
Location: Old Crow, Yukon
System Size: 940kW
Information: In 2018, Solvest spearheaded the design and construction of Old Crow’s first utility-scale solar array, seamlessly integrated into a diesel solar microgrid. Fully operational by early 2021, this award-winning project annually displaces 195,000 liters of diesel. Community involvement was prioritized, with over 50% of the workforce from Old Crow during construction. This project represents a significant milestone in sustainable energy and has introduced a new level of tranquility to the community—marking their first experience of complete silence without the constant hum of generators.
Fisher River Cree Nation
Location: Fisher River Cree First Nations, Manitoba
System Size: 1MW
Information: In 2018, Solvest completed the largest solar array in Manitoba for the Fisher River Cree First Nations. Spanning 5 acres, this utility-scale, ground-mounted system produces 1 Megawatt of power. The project exemplifies a successful partnership with the Fisher River Cree First Nations, leveraging Solvest’s expertise in solar design and construction. It involved collaborative efforts between Solvest employees and local community members.
Kwanlin Dün First Nation Citizen Homes
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
System Size: 429.9kW
Information: In 2022, Solvest partnered with the Kwanlin Dün First Nation to install solar systems on 40 citizen homes. This initiative expanded in 2023, with an additional 20 homes equipped, bringing the total to 60 systems and 430 kW of solar capacity. Throughout the project, Solvest and KDFN not only worked collaboratively to meet the community’s economic and sustainability goals but also focused on skill development by training and employing KDFN citizens in technical solar installation and safety procedures. More on this story here: https://youtu.be/G4DpAhYOANo?si=oBmIuhRs8dDlVVpe
Kluane Lake Research Station
Location: Kluane Lake, Yukon
System Size: 48.32kW
Information: In 2019, Solvest installed a 23kW off-grid solar array complete with a 90kWh battery bank for the Kluane Lake Research Station, which has served to support researchers of the north since 1961. The design features both roof and ground-mounted arrays. As the station is situated on the remote southern shore of Kluane Lake, the battery component was specifically designed to be able to withstand up to -68°. The site is on the traditional lands of three First Nations: Kluane, Champagne Aishihik, and White River, and is operated by the Arctic Institute of North America through the University of Calgary.
Nihtat Energy IPP
Location: Inuvik, NWT
System Size: 1.6MW
Information: Solvest was selected by Nihtat Energy Ltd. to construct a 1.6MW solar power plant in Inuvik on a brownfield site. Building on the success of two earlier collaborations in Inuvik, this project features 3,456 solar modules, forming a community Independent Power Producer (IPP) that will enhance the diversity of the Inuvik grid. Site preparation and construction kicked off in spring 2022, with racking and module installation completed by the end of August the same year. The project came online
Klondike Development Organization
Location: Dawson City, Yukon
System Size: 309.8kW
Information: In 2021, Solvest worked with the Klondike Development Organization (KDO), a non-profit group, to design and construct a 309.8 kW Independent Power Producer (IPP) on Dome Road. The site, a transformed former landfill, now features 704 solar modules arranged in six south-facing rows. These modules began harnessing spring sunshine early in 2022, significantly offsetting generator use during the shoulder seasons in Dawson City. Annually, the array is expected to produce 280 MWh of energy, equivalent to the power needs of 25 Yukon homes. Profits generated will be reinvested in more community projects.
Exploration Camp PowerBox
Location: Macpass, Yukon Yukon
System Size: 70kW
Information: The Macmillan Pass project, located in the traditional territories of the Kaska Dena and the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation, is one of the world's largest undeveloped zinc sites. Solvest Inc., in collaboration with Dena Nezziddi Development Corporation (DNDC) and Fireweed Metals Corp, has implemented a renewable energy solution to power the Macpass camp.
This initiative includes a 70 kW solar array and a 144 kWh battery storage system, owned and leased by DNDC's Tu-Lidlini Petroleum LP (TLP) to Fireweed, the camp operator. The project will drastically reduce diesel fuel use by about 24,000 liters per season, cutting carbon emissions by an estimated 80% and decreasing noise from diesel generators.
The renewable energy project supports economic growth for DNDC, offering training and jobs for Ross River Dena members, while aligning with Fireweed's commitment to sustainable exploration. Funded partly by the Government of Yukon and Canada's Northern REACHE program, this landmark project demonstrates Solvest's expertise in delivering renewable solutions that enhance environmental stewardship and community engagement in northern Canada