“From start to finish, the experience with Shift was top notch. The entire team, from installers to project coordinators were extremely professional and were able to meet our tight Company timelines. I would highly recommend Shift Energy Group for any commercial/industrial project.”
Georg Woernle – Owner and Operator
Canadian Bavarian Millwork & Lumber Ltd, Chemainus BC
- Project
Canadian Bavarian Millwork & Lumber Ltd. (Can Bav)
318 kW | 636 × Thornova 500W panels
August 2024 - Challenge
Rising energy costs
ESG targets - Results
Annual Load Displacement: 193,266 kWh
Lifetime Savings: $750,000+
Payback Period: 8.4 Yrs
30-yr IRR: 11%
This project highlights Can Bav’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Can Bav has already implemented numerous energy-saving initiatives across their industrial operations, and solar is the newest addition to their growing sustainability efforts. For this project, we partnered with BC Hydro to pilot their new Load Displacement Program, paving the way for more efficient energy use in commercial settings.
Looking ahead, we’ll be working with Can Bav to integrate battery storage solutions to help them further optimize energy usage, reduce demand throughout the day, and continue leading by example in industrial sustainability.
A sincere thank-you to Can Bav for their collaboration and leadership in advancing clean energy solutions. Projects like this demonstrate the power of innovation, collaboration, and environmental responsibility working together to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Together, we’re making solar the natural choice.