About this Project
The quA-ymn Solar Project is owned by quA-ymn Solar Limited Partnership, a partnership between SHQUAQUASH Energy Limited Partnership and BluEarth Renewables. Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) began development work on this project in 2011 and a partnership was later formed with BluEarth in 2019. Construction is currently underway on the project, and when complete it will produce enough energy to power over 2,400 homes annually.
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Project Location
The project is located on reclaimed land at the Teck Highland Valley Copper mine site, 50 km southwest of Kamloops, BC within the District of Logan Lake.
Project Development
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In 2011, Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) first began development work began on the project and secured an electricity purchase agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro. BluEarth was first identified as a project partner in 2015, and we formed the quA-ymn Solar Limited Partnership in 2019. Together, we identified and developed potential sites for this project, and the final location was selected. In 2019, the quA-ymn specific EPA was confirmed with BC Hydro, allowing development work to advance.
Since 2019, BluEarth and NNTC have been consulting with stakeholders, completing further technical and environmental studies, and obtaining all necessary permits as part of the development process. When operational, this project will provide clean, renewable energy for up to 40 years.
We are committed to engaging stakeholders in the decision-making process for the project. We believe that trust is the foundation for long-term successful relationships, and we know that trust is only earned over time, by working together with honest and transparent communications. For more information on the quA-ymn Solar Project, please email us at projects@bluearth.ca or call 1-844-214-2578.
Project Infrastructure
The quA-ymn Solar Project will involve the installation of solar photovoltaic panels, panel racking systems, internal access roads, cabling, electrical inverters, a 34.5 kV electrical collector system, 34.5 kV to 138 kV project substation, a 138 kV transmission line and other related electrical equipment. The exact location of the project infrastructure will be determined through additional studies, equipment procurement and engineering designs.
About Our Partnership
SHQUAQUASH Energy Limited Partnership is a full commercial partner with BluEarth Renewables in the quA-ymn Solar Project. Together, we formed quA-ymn Solar Limited Partnership in 2019 and both parties share in the economic benefits, risks and costs of the joint venture.
We are proud to partner with SHQUAQUASH Energy Limited Partnership, and we work closely with the local Nation to provide ongoing, long-term economic benefits to the region.
