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Many Northern and Arctic communities are almost entirely reliant on diesel to heat and light their homes and businesses. In October 2022, Canada’s most Northern hamlet, Grise Fiord, Nunavut flipped the switch on a new 10 kilowatt (kW) solar power installation with support from Canada’s Northern REACHE Program, marking a pivotal and proud moment for the community as it transitions toward a clean energy future. Here’s their story.

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“They were waiting for 10 days without the material having arrived and that’s already after we delayed for two weeks,” said Green Sun Rising owner Klaus Dohring. “We have lots of projects, but right now, we don’t have new awards in the Beaufort Delta. We do have a number of awards across Nunavut and I’m expecting new awards for Labrador.

See full article here: https://www.nnsl.com/news/solar-farm-up-and-running-in-ulukhaktok/

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Our very own Michael Schneider gives his input on upgrading Windsor’s city-owned EV charging infrastructure for rapid-charging.

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Our team went on a fun excursion to Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. Wiser’s Distillery for a facility tour to see how their products are made and for a whisky/rye tasting! It was very informative and interesting to learn about the history of their operation, and how their products shaped Walkerville into what it is today.

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We are attending the 39th Annual Windsor Home and Garden Show at Central Park Athletics today from Noon-7pm, Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm! Come on by and ask us your solar questions, and visit over 200 others of the regions premier suppliers all under one roof!

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Iron & Earth, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, hosted its Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet and Hopedale as part of the Nunatsiavut Government’s Youth Energy Training Initiative. The training program took place in July and early August 2022. Trainees were provided with access to Fall Arrest Certification Training and the in-class portion of the Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet from July 11 – 17, 2022. Trainees were then provided hands-on installation instruction and experience working alongside Green Sun Rising at one of two installations located in Rigolet and Hopedale. Devin Keats, Journeyperson Electrician/Advanced Electrical Instructor, was the Lead Instructor for the Community Solar Skills Training Program. Five trainees successfully completed the training program and will be onboarded in Iron & Earth’s Climate Mentorship Program and alumni network.

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Our very own Michael Schneider was featured in this three-part CBC article about Canada’s commitments to electric vehicles (EVs) and the potential environmental risks and benefits associated with the changeover.

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We’re celebrating our 15th year in business this month! A sincere thank you to all of our customers, partners, and affiliates for the amazing experiences we’ve shared throughout our company’s history and the many more coming in the future. It’s an honour and a privilege to be part of the solution in a world of changing climate and environmental turmoil. We’re grateful for the opportunities we have to travel and to the individuals we meet in some of the most remote and unique areas of Canada. Despite all the challenges and difficulties we have faced throughout the years, there’s nothing we would rather do than continue to supply sustainable energy solutions and cooperate alongside some of the brightest, environmentally-focused minds within Canada. We will continue doing what we believe is right to ensure an environmentally sustainable future for Canada and future generations.

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We’ll be at the Northern Lights 2023 conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa February 7-11, 2023! We’re hosting a workshop on Friday, February 10th, 2023 in Room 209 – on the second floor from 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Come out and see what we’re doing for Diesel reduction and how we’re assisting Inuit & First Nations communities.

Register here.

Presenter: Klaus Dohring

Actual performance data for all 5 Nunatsiavut communities of solar PV systems for diesel reduction. A brief video about solar system work in Nain, Nunatsiavut.

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Wishing everybody a Happy Holidays and a wonderful start to the New Year! We will be closed December 26th to January 3rd. We look forward to seeing and hearing from everyone in 2023!

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