“The Quatsino community solar project is the first phase into being a self-sufficient community, providing the community with comfort and peace of mind with reliable power in their community buildings and homes.”
— Kara Wilson, Quatsino First Nation
Daycare Building, Quatsino First Nation – Coal Harbour, BC
- Project
Daycare Building
33 kW | 66 × Thornova 500W panels
4 x Pytes LiFePO4 Batteries | 2 x Sol-Ark inverters
July 2025 - Challenge
Unpredictable energy costs
Grid outages / Resiliency
Meet ESG / net-zero goals - Results
Annual Energy Offset: 32,737 kWh
Lifetime Savings:
Payback Period:
25-yr IRR: 11.8%
Gain in Cap Value:
This project highlights Quatsino First Nation’s commitment to sustainability and energy independence. By integrating solar energy with battery storage, the community is taking meaningful steps toward long-term resilience and protection against grid outages.
A sincere thank-you to Quatsino First Nation for their collaboration and leadership in advancing clean energy solutions. Projects like this showcase the power of innovation, resilience, and environmental stewardship working together to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Together, we’re making solar the natural choice.