The Haida Nation Solar Array Featured on Canadian Consulting Engineer

Canadian Consulting Engineer featured a milestone First Nation solar project. The Haida Nation, with the support of Hedgehog, has successfully completed the construction of a 2-MW solar array in Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the coast of British Columbia. 

This 2-Megawatt solar array is located along the Masset airport runway, making it the largest current solar installation in B.C. The project’s innovative design ensures that it can be expanded up to 4 MW in the future.

“One of the primary concerns of implementing a solar array at an active airport is the potential for glare that can affect incoming landing planes, officials with Hedgehog said. To address this issue, the firm conducted an extensive reflectivity study to analyze the reflective surface of different panel orientations and materials.” 

The solar array is projected to generate near net power during peak conditions, aligning the community energy demand with the solar output, marking another milestone in sustainable energy practices.

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