Skidegate: On Saturday, August 19, Skidegate Band Council on Haida Gwaii celebrated the launch of the Haida Heritage Centre solar project in Skidegate, B.C.
Green energy provider Bullfrog Power contributed funding to the project through its community renewable projects program.
"As we celebrate the Haida Heritage Centre's ninth year, we feel it is important to look to the future of our community and our children," said Billy Yovanovich, Chief Skidegate Band Councillor. "This new solar project will leave a cleaner footprint on Haida Gwaii for years to come and serve as a reminder that there are local solutions we can act on today to move toward a clean energy future."
The 100 kW solar project incorporates a "solart" installation housing battery backup to power the facility when there is not enough light for the panels to generate power. As a result, the Haida Heritage Centre will rely less on diesel for its electricity.