Ulkatcho’s solar project to displace 1.1 million litres of diesel
Electrical Business
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The Anahim Lake Solar Project, supported by an additional $4.9 million from Ottawa, aims to reduce the Ulkatcho First Nation's diesel reliance by about 64%, displacing 1.1 million litres of diesel yearly. The project involves BC Hydro and multiple partners in constructing a major off-grid solar power plant, including battery storage and a microgrid system. Scheduled for completion by summer 2026, it is part of broader efforts under various federal and provincial clean energy programs. The project emphasizes Indigenous leadership in renewable energy, with Ulkatcho Energy Corp. owning the initiative entirely.
