SkyFire Energy announced it has surpassed 10 megawatts (MW) of installed solar capacity in collaboration with real estate developer Jayman BUILT, marking a key milestone in their longstanding partnership. To celebrate the achievement, the Canadian company donated a complete solar system to Discovery House, a Calgary-based non-profit organisation.
A partnership focused on cost reduction
The system donated to Discovery House is part of SkyFire Energy’s Power Your Purpose programme. This initiative, launched to extend the benefits of solar energy to non-profit organisations, aims to reduce their operational costs. According to SkyFire Energy, this enables these organisations to redirect the resulting savings towards their core missions.
David Vonesch, President and Chief Executive Officer at SkyFire Energy, stated that “this 10 MW milestone with Jayman BUILT reflects the strength of a sustainable collaboration”, adding that the programme delivers tangible benefits to organisations like Discovery House. The installation is expected to lower the organisation’s energy costs, amid a sharp increase in electricity prices over the past decade.
Open selection campaign in British Columbia
SkyFire Energy has also launched a call for nominations to identify the next recipient of its Power Your Purpose programme. This edition will be dedicated to a non-profit based in British Columbia. Nominations can be submitted by the public until May 30 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Real estate builder Jayman BUILT, a partner in the initiative since its inception, confirmed its ongoing commitment to SkyFire Energy. Vice President Stephanie Myers stated that supporting local organisations is a way to “give people a future”, emphasising the company’s dedication to the communities where it operates.
Local impact in a tight energy market
Discovery House, which supports women and children leaving domestic violence, will, according to Executive Director Leslie Hill, be able to reallocate the savings from the new solar system to its support programmes. Hill noted that the cost reduction represents “a major boost” in a context of growing budgetary pressure.
The announcement comes as Canada’s renewable energy sector continues to grow, driven by incentive policies as well as private initiatives seeking to expand their local presence. SkyFire Energy did not disclose the exact capacity of the system installed at Discovery House, nor the financial terms related to the upcoming recipient selection.
