Employee Highlight - Ray Roth

Ray Roth

Senior Advisor

When you helped co-found Saturn Power over 16 years ago, what was your short/long-term vision for the company?

The short-term goal was to put together enough land to do a 10 MW wind farm. We thought that would be a fun little project. Get the land, put it together, build it, and we honestly didn’t have a plan after that. That was our initial thoughts - and it just kept rolling, and Doug and I just kept signing land and building projects.

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power.

My role back then was doing everything. I found the land, wrote the leases, and worked with Doug to get them signed. I mean, everything that Saturn does now, from environmental checks to GIS work, all of it. We had no GIS back then; my daughter hadn’t even thought about taking GIS in school. So I would get big pieces of butcher paper, lay it all out on the table, then start overlaying maps and drawing circles around houses so I knew where the wind turbines could go for setbacks, then draw lines in where the feeders went and trace them out, then start trying to lease land in that area. These days, as always, Doug looks after the money, so I never worry about the money part. My job was really to run it from Doug down, all the people that have to be managed. Primarily I manage Mike Gupta, who’s a superstar on the O&M side. I also manage Kyle, who is doing a great job in engineering, he reports to me, and then the land team. Those are sort of the 3 core things I look at and the rest mentoring and strategizing for the whole group, other than finance.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

Getting the wind farm built was quite a process, so once the blades started turning, it was pretty memorable. I remember at the final stages, we were doing commissioning, and Doug was on holidays. I was looking after the whole thing, and I remember it being pretty stressful but pretty exhilarating at the same time.

How has your experience working in different industries (such as drainage, real estate, and directional drilling) helped to prepare you for developing and growing a business in the renewable energy sector?

All of those experiences led to Saturn Power working. It was all about acquiring land in the beginning. My real estate business was mostly selling farms and my drainage experience was dealing with farmers so, I understood all that. Even looking for sites for the wind farm, some people were looking the other side of Chatham. From my experience in drilling and drainage, I didn’t think the soil was very good and I didn’t like the idea of trying to build deep foundations over there. So we steered clear of that, and the people who had contracts over there got in trouble, costing them a fortune to get their foundations put in. That was my drainage and drilling experience coming in handy. Real estate is probably the biggest contributor to the business – that’s the very first step. If you’re no good at finding a spot, you’re not going to survive in green-fielding.

You received your black belt in Chito-Ryu Karate. Are there parallels between that discipline and being an entrepreneur?

Yeah, certainly. One thing that applies to both business and karate, or any other skill - in the beginning, you’re unconsciously competent, then consciously incompetent, then consciously competent, and finally unconsciously competent. In other words, at first, you don’t know what you’re doing at all, and you’re bad at it. Then you know what you’re doing, but you’re still not any good. Then you become good, knowing you’re good at it. And in the final stages, you’re really good without having to think about it. That’s the parallel - in this and in anything - whether you’re selling real estate, going for a black belt, or going to build a company.

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that people at Saturn might not know.

Most people at Saturn probably don’t know that I’m a pretty good welder. This helps obviously in the drainage business, but also growing up as a farm kid, I knew how to weld before I went to elementary school. The last time I welded something was yesterday, which was an old truck I’m working on.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

Karate was one of my bucket list things, and I did that. My next objective is to get that Willies truck I mentioned finished and drive it to the East coast.

When you’re not working and you have some time to yourself, what are some ways you would choose to spend that time?

Going to the cottage is probably number one. Water skiing, wakeboarding, and spending time with the grandkids. And when I’m at home, there’s a lot to do on a farm. Even if you don’t really farm, there’s still a lot to do. I love restoring old vehicles and I spend a lot of time doing that. And of course Karate. Typically I go twice a week to teach the kids, and practice a couple days at home. Sometimes, when I’m training for a belt, I’ll go to Toronto nearly once a month for Sunday training.

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you have watched it?

My favourite show right now is Yellowstone, by a long shot. And 1883, which is a really good show that’s a prequel to Yellowstone.

You’re going out to celebrate a special occasion. What is your go-to restaurant for a nice sit-down meal?

It would either be Felinis in Stratford. It’s not a real high-end restaurant but I like going there. Or Charcoal Steakhouse in Kitchener. But in all honesty, usually we’ll buy beef by the quarter from our son-in-law’s dad, and I prefer to make my own steak. You can’t beat it!

Employee Highlight - Jacob Di Danieli

Jacob Di Danieli

Corporate Services Coordinator

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power.

I started with Saturn in a Co-op student position in the fall of 2022 and have transitioned to a part time role while I finish off my last semester of my Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Laurier University.

As the Corporate Services Coordinator, I work in a supporting capacity for the Corporate Services department, with a focus on marketing, communications and design. I do a variety of tasks, from managing the social media all the way through to creating new and updating previous marketing material for both internal and external use. Primarily, this includes creating marketing materials that support the efforts of our Land Procurement, Solar and Storage departments as requested. I also play a key role in developing and managing the bi-monthly internal newsletter along with managing the monthly employee highlight features, which makes being on the other side of the interview for this a very interesting experience.

In the role, I get to work with various departments across your organization and it's been a lot of fun to meet new people and support them in spreading renewable energy into new markets.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

It would be a tie and they both occurred during the same week. During the first week of October, which was around a month after I started, Saturn did a full week of in-person team building, which was the first time almost the entire team was back in the same location since the start of the pandemic. During this week, I got to do a site visit with members of the Land, Development, Operations and Engineering teams at two of our sites in the Muskoka region in Ontario. Up until that point, I'd never really seen a solar site, it other than pictures, and the sheer scale and scope of the type of work that Saturn was doing was something that struck me when I was able to go out see it in person.

Then, later that same week, we did an entire team event, which was the company softball game. Unfortunately, our team came up short of winning the championship, but it was a lot of fun, and I had a great time getting to know the Saturn Power Team. Sitting down for a group dinner with everyone after the game was also very memorable.

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that people at Saturn might not know?

Growing up in Whitby, I played hockey throughout my childhood and ended up playing at a pretty high level. I was drafted to the OHL by the Ottawa 67’s and went to training camp, but didn’t end up making the squad. I’ve stayed active in hockey since then and still compete recreationally and for the Lazaridis Business School at Laurier and would some day like to get into coaching the sport at the youth level.

What are some of the lessons you learned as a high-level hockey player that you’ve been able to transfer to your studies and career path?

Yeah, there’s a lot of lessons I’ve taken away from playing high-level sports. The main thing would be how important it is to work as a team. On the winning teams I’ve played on, a common underlier is something I call the buy-in factor. Everybody on a team understanding their role and doing their part, and even more than that - being committed to the team’s vision, doing everything that one can to contribute to the success of the team. Being willing to take on more of a background or support role on certain projects, and then eventually able to step up and be a leader when needed. Having people like that make a world of difference in any capacity. Another aspect would be understanding the need to stay consistent and disciplined in your day-to-day or week-to-week preparation, whether it’s hockey, academics or in a professional environment.

Do you have any specific plans for travel after you finish University?

I'd certainly like to get away, however it's a matter of whether it will end up making sense logistically, including waiting to see if I land a full-time role right out of university.

My best friend and I of are tentatively putting together an itinerary for an approximately month-long trip around Europe, once we’re both finished up with school. One of the plans would for both of us to revisit the places where our ancestors came from, including where our grandparents lived – Italy for me and Ireland for him. I’ve been once before and going there means a lot to me. It’d be great to share that experience with him.

What is your go-to song or playlist right now on Spotify?

I'd say my go-to is always The Tragically Hip. Thanks to my mom and dad, I’m a huge Hip fan. They've got such a deep discography, great songwriting and lyrics, especially later in their career when Gord was writing most of their stuff - it's brilliant. Every year without fail, when I get my year-end recap of the music I most listened too, it’s littered with Hip songs.  

What is a movie that you never get tired of re-watching and how many times do you figure you’ve watched it?

Growing up, one of my all-time favorites was “The A-Team” movie, which was based on the show. It feels like I’ve watched it too many times to count, but if I had to ballpark a guess, it would probably be over 50 times over the years.

What is the last series you binge watched?

Just recently, I binge-watched the entirety of Game of Thrones for the first time. While overall I really enjoyed it, it wasn't as incredible as I was expecting. Maybe because it was so overhyped, I was a little bit underwhelmed based on my expectations. Especially with the last season, really let me down.

What’s the last thing you watched on YouTube?

The last thing I watched on YouTube is called Nunavut: Changing Times. A guy in one of my classes actually travelled to Nunavut during the pandemic and filmed a short documentary about climate change. It's about 8 minutes long and it has an elder from their First Nations tribe who speaks about his experiences. Very well done.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

I actually live right next door to Mel's Diner in Waterloo. So that's my local spot. I'm a huge fan of their LA Club Sandwich with sweet potato fries. Given how close it is, I think I've had everything on the menu at least once, though that’s my favourite. 

Sasha Sanichar

Controller

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power.

I’ve been with Saturn Power for a year and a half as a Controller. This was a new adventure for me since my career experience has been working at accounting firms. My role entails providing timely and accurate financial information to the Executive team to help with strategic financial planning. My duties include, but are not limited to, preparing annual budgets and forecasts, cash flow analysis, and ensuring regulatory filings are done accurately and on time. I also conduct special projects to improve the efficiency of the organization and to develop and document accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper controls are in place.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

The most memorable experience for me was last year when the accounting team had a team-building event at our VP of Finance’s home. We did a variety of activities which helped us to get to know the team and build relationships. It was a lot of fun! The team then shared a nice dinner at a local restaurant. Just getting to know the team on a more personal level was great.

What led you to a career in accounting and what have you found rewarding from working in the renewables sector?

Accounting has always been a passion for me since high school. I have always excelled in my accounting classes, and so I thought to myself this is a great path to build my career. I then pursued a university degree with a major in Accounting and a minor in Finance. I don’t regret this path as I really enjoy what I’ve been doing for the past 15 years. What I find rewarding from working in the renewables sector is knowing that I am part of a team that is contributing to creating a clean environment for the future generation.

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that people at Saturn might not know.

An interesting fact about myself is where my favourite vacation spot would be and that is Jamaica.  I have been there numerous times with friends and family.  One of my most memorable experiences in Jamaica was climbing the Dunn’s River Falls. It was such a great experience that I ended up climbing it three times! Climbing the falls is quite interesting as you need to form a hand-holding chain link to climb. You are basically putting your trust in a stranger’s hand (literally) to not slip and fall.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

My dream would be to travel to the Maldives and stay in one of those over-the-water villas. It looks so peaceful, and the beach looks amazing.

When you’re not working and you have some time to yourself, what are some of the ways you would choose to spend that time?

With a 3-year-old & a 6-year-old, time for myself is quite rare, but when I am lucky enough to find some, I like to sit back and binge-watch Netflix and also lounge back and enjoy a novel.  I also love exploring ideas for home improvement projects or redecorating ideas for my home. But honestly, I don’t mind not having too much time for myself as I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my two boys.  They are quite the handful, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I enjoy taking them to their activities, playing board games with them, doing arts and crafts, and just hanging out. 

What is a movie that you never get tired of re-watching and how many times do you figure you’ve watched it?

A movie that I would never get tired of re-watching is Dumb and Dumber, it is a classic and just so hilarious. I’m sure I have watched it many times.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

If it can only be one local food joint, I’d have to say Red House. It’s a local restaurant in Waterloo.  I honestly can’t decide on one specific dish as every dish on the menu is amazing. I guess I’d have to close my eye and point and that would be the winner.

Saturn Power and Peak Power

Enable Groundbreaking Participation of BTM Battery Energy Storage Facility in Ontario’s Operating Reserve Market

In a milestone achievement, Saturn Power Inc. has earned approval to participate in the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Operating Reserve market via an operational behind-the-meter (BTM) battery energy storage facility controlled by Peak Power’s innovative energy management software. 

Peak Power is a cleantech company with a core focus in Energy Management and Energy Storage. Saturn Power is a renewable energy developer and operator specializing in Solar and Energy Storage project development, financing, and operation. Saturn Power and Peak Power collaborated to develop a custom solution to enable BTM distribution-connected energy storage projects to offer Operating Reserve capability. The solution employs the Peak Synergy energy management software paired with Saturn’s 8.8 MW / 19 MWh operating battery energy storage project located in Southwestern Ontario. The BTM battery commenced operation in Operating Reserve in July 2022 and received official approval from the IESO after successful testing.

The IESO procures Operating Reserve services for energy supply contingency. If required by the IESO, the Operating Reserve market enables participants to provide standby power at a short notice. These services are called upon when there is a disparity between generation and load. Facilities participating in the Operating Reserve market must be able to quickly supply power and sustain as directed by the IESO. 

Up until now, BTM assets have faced challenges to meet the rigorous operating requirements for the Operating Reserve market - however, the innovative software solution within Peak Synergy has allowed for this breakthrough. This milestone demonstrates that BTM energy storage could play a role in providing viable solutions to support IESO’s mandate of reliably operating the grid.

“We’re thrilled to once again be at the forefront of the clean energy transition in Ontario,” says Derek Lim Soo, CEO of Peak Power. “Thanks to our partnership with Saturn Power, we’ve demonstrated that BTM assets can participate in Operating Reserve, provided they have the right technology. Saturn Power will, meanwhile, benefit from having reserve energy immediately available without having to ramp up fossil fuel resources, furthering their clean energy goals.”

“Saturn Power strives to operate on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, with our dedicated team members working hard to develop the tools and relationships that allow us to understand and implement the technology in a viable and mutually beneficial manner.” said Doug Wagner, President & CEO, Saturn Power. “Working closely with Peak Power on this innovative distributed resource for Operating Reserve in the Province is further evidence of what is possible in the renewable energy sector when determination, collaboration and ingenuity are combined. We are proud that this project will serve a foundational role in the efforts to create a sustainable environment for future generations”.

Given its pioneering status in Canada, this milestone achievement brings visibility for further storage integration opportunities in the IESO market and is an important case study for the storage industry in the country.

Additional Resources

To learn more about the cleantech software enabling energy market participation, visit https://peakpowerenergy.com/energy-solutions/energy-storage-optimization/.

To learn more about the advanced energy storage making this feat possible visit https://www.saturnpower.com/Storage.

Those interested in learning more about Operating Reserve can visit https://www.ieso.ca/.

About Saturn Power

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 700 MW of renewable energy generation and storage projects in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

About Peak Power

Peak Power is a cleantech company founded in 2015 operating in Ontario, New York, New England, and California. Their flagship software, Peak Synergy, provides energy management solutions for commercial real estate and industrial customers by optimizing three core energy assets: battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles. Peak Synergy enables customers to minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and sell energy back to the grid. Peak Power’s software delivers results with innovative projects that take commercial and industrial scale storage systems and electric vehicles into electricity markets. Peak Synergy is deployed in over 13M sq. ft. of real estate, with ~116 MWh of battery and electric vehicle capacity under contract or committed.

Media Contacts

Peak Power

Elaine Kwok

(416) 452-0982

elaine@peakpowerenergy.com

Saturn Power

Devin Petteplace

519-804-9163 ext:118

devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

Preet Joshi

Market Developer

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power?

What drives me to serve is the philosophy that I should plant trees under whose shade I do not plan to sit. My work as a Market Developer is largely catered for this. My role has evolved here at Saturn. My mission is to create and strengthen connectivity to achieve more efficient and effective project and market development towards Saturn's strategic goals. I enjoy taking a Systems Thinking approach to better understand data, strategize, and work collaboratively with all departments in order to successfully build and hand off a market game plan, once set up. My work as a market developer entails a significant amount of research and pulling in various perspectives and experts to the table, setting up process workflows, and providing continuous support as a market subject matter expert.  

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

I don’t think anyone knows about this one but occasionally, Jared and I laugh about the whole situation. Technically, it was before I joined. During my initial interview, my internet was problematic. I moved to somewhere more favorable, and then another issue revealed itself, the laptop battery was dying, the screen blacked out. I decided to move again, not realizing the call was still on and he could hear everything, from my box heels click-clacking frantically to my profane verbiage as I sprinted to find yet another suitable spot to resume the call. We continued the call, and he did not say a word about it but instead checked in to see how I was doing and if I was good to resume. After joining Saturn, I learnt that he had heard literally all of it, the whole thing, everything, the entire time. Truly admirable - what a leader.  

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that people at Saturn might not know?

I have a degree in Kuchipudi, which is a South Indian classical dance style. I ended up learning how to use expressions to convey the meaning of songs in Telugu, which I should say is not my mother tongue. Thanks to my parents, who purposely, at age 6, enrolled me into this dance form, I ended up choreographing and teaching various routines from an array of dance forms to kids and young adults back home. I was born and raised in Kenya. My family roots on both sides include interesting journeys. From my mom's side, her grandparents moved from India to Tanzania and on my dad's side, his parents moved from India to Kenya. I speak Kiswahili, Gujarati, I did French for seven years, and I also speak Hindi, not fluently but can understand it. With respect to Telugu, I don't understand the words specifically but through learning of the dance style, I understand the meaning and how to convey through expression.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

When I was about age 18, I was with a group soon-to-be young adults. We were asked to jot down what some things we wanted to achieve before 25. And at that time, and still today, I love hiking and I love connecting with nature. I think you connect with yourself through nature. I would go camping and hiking every month or every two months, and then ended up being an assessor for a club that's known as the President's Award Scheme in Kenya, or Duke of Edinburgh Award in Canada or other ex-colonies. I achieved my gold award by climbing a couple of the highest mountains in Africa, and it inspires me to do Everest. Unfortunately, I had to cancel my trip there due to COVID. I haven’t made it out yet but climbing Mount Everest or the Annapurnas is still on the list.

When you’re not working and you have some time to yourself, what are some of the ways you would choose to spend that time?

Personal development for sure. I was inspired by my parents. I strongly believe by stepping out of my comfort zone and expanding my knowledge about others’ languages and cultures provides benefit to my world view. Growing up, they purposely applied for my admission into a primary school where they knew I was going to be a minority, despite there being an Indian Community School that I could have attended more conveniently since it was in close proximity to our home. Exposing me to various cultures and environments as much as they could through travel was something they prioritized. I love traveling, but most importantly, being in different spaces allows me to have these introspective conversations, do a lot of inner work, which I feel is necessary if I really want to grow both personally and professionally. I'm a firm believer that solving or understanding anything is better done from the underlying root situation or issue. Then building a strong foundation based on this, which is what I try to do at work too. 

What is a book that you never get tired of re-reading and how many times do you figure you’ve read it?

It's Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. I've read this over and over again, and sometimes just chapters over and over again. I cannot put a number on it. Sometimes I'll just go back to a specific chapter - for example, the four types of motivations that drive people. Sometimes, if I’m experiencing something I don’t quite understand, I’ll go back to these to help me dissect the problem. It's a book that helps facilitate personal development and those introspective conversations by providing tools, ideas, and approaches that you can take to do that. It's definitely helped me with my personal growth journey.

What’s a favourite place you’ve travelled to?

I’ve lived in Nairobi for 19 years, 8 years in Waterloo and have been a digital nomad for 1.5 years. I’ve travelled a significant amount, however the places I love are the ones that lead to introspection, the ones that take me home without going home, back to my roots and that help reinforce or enhance my values. Nairobi does that for me especially, after revisiting after 6 years. Spoking out of your core and comfort zone to grow, learn and observe your own biases is an incredible experience but even more impactful when you return to the core and have all sorts of perspective realizations and experiences that may help you solve problems more easily by thinking outside the “box”.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

I’ve had many “locals” for the last 1.5 years. As a vegetarian, taking into consideration my protein choices, it’s always going to be Tofu, paneer, textured vegetarian protein, any vegetarian protein, and I’ll eat whatever with it - I don’t really care. I love food, but I don’t like to waste time trying to get the best food everyday. So utilitarian style vegetarian cooking from Monday to Friday, then I’ll explore creating a more complicated dish or going out to eat on the weekend. It sounds boring, but I’m trying to not deteriorate my health while traveling. I cook best when I cook for others, I get it from my mom, and I can’t wait to open a restaurant in the future.

PRESS RELEASE                                                      

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2022

CVE North America Announces the completion of a 41-megawatt New York Solar Portfolio acquisition from Saturn Power

CVE North America (“CVE”), an independent solar power producer based in New York City, announced today that it completed the acquisition of a portfolio of solar PV projects in upstate New York from Saturn Power Corporation, an Ontario Canada based Solar Developer. The portfolio consists of seven community solar projects located throughout National Grid utility territory, totaling 41 megawatts (MW).   Saturn Power developed the projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP) status and CVE will begin construction by the end of 2022.

CVE will own and operate the portfolio and will work with third party providers to construct the projects and acquire community solar subscribers.

The projects are set to participate in the New York Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program, a mechanism launched by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to encourage and support energy created by distributed energy resources like solar installations. Under this program, all seven installations will be community solar projects and help subscribers, especially low to moderate-income households, save money on their utility bills.

Through community solar programs customers can enjoy the benefits of lower cost energy from renewable resources without the need of installing their own solar system.  By subscribing to local community solar farms and supporting local solar development, customers receive credits on their utility bills for their share of the power that is produced, just as if the panels were on their own roofs.

In addition to delivering clean energy locally, the portfolio will provide employment opportunities as well as community and environmental benefits. Once complete, the portfolio will produce enough clean energy per year to power approximately 8,500 homes and offset the equivalent of over 9,000 passenger vehicles’ emissions.

“These community solar projects represent a significant milestone in Saturn’s push towards creating a more sustainable environment and we are proud of the hard work that our amazing team has exhibited in originating and developing this portfolio.” said Doug Wagner, President & CEO for Saturn Power. “Saturn will continue to work closely with CVE to ensure this portfolio is successful in progressing through the next stages of procurement, and construction on through to commercial operation, ensuring long-term benefit for these local communities along with strengthening the footprint of renewable energy in North America”.

“With this acquisition, CVE is entering the United States’ largest and most active community solar market, the State of New York. This consolidates the company’s position as a distributed clean energy producer committed to delivering energy and environmental services to households, businesses, and municipalities. The portfolio will help contribute to a more equitable clean energy transition by expanding New York residents’ access to affordable solar power.” said Thibaut Delespaul, General Manager of CVE North America.

The seven projects acquired are part of a broader CVE portfolio of thirteen projects in New York State totaling 73MW, all of which will be under construction between 2022 and early 2023. These projects will join CVE’s operating portfolio of 9 Massachusetts community solar projects totaling 37MW, and its development pipeline of more than 250MW across several states.   

About CVE North America

CVE North America is an independent solar power producer based in New York City since 2017.  It has the personal attributes of a small to medium sized company and the skills, experience, and financial assets of a large group.  The company currently has plans to expand to over 450 MW across the United States by 2026. CVE draws on the international expertise of its parent company, CVE Group, which has been recognized for financing, building and operating ground-mounted solar installations in communities for 12 years.  CVE Group has over 550 MW in operation and construction in France, Chile, South Africa, and the US. CVE Group is invested to ensure the highest environmental and qualitative performance. It is ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certified.

To learn more, visit www.cvenorthamerica.com

About Saturn Power

Saturn Power, founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 600 MW of renewable energy generation and storage projects in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

To learn more, visit www.saturnpower.com

Press Contacts:     

CVE North America

Shadé Jaiyeola

shade.jaiyeola@cvegroup.com

Saturn Power  

Devin Petteplace

devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

For Development Opportunities, Contact:

CVE North America

David Froelich

Director, Business Development

david.froelich@cvegroup.com

Saturn Power

Pat Goodale

Director Asset Acquisition and Strategy

pat.goodale@saturnpower.com

Steven Farrugia

Project Accountant & Contracts Manager

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power

My role with Saturn is the Project Accountant and Contracts Manager. In this role, I’m involved with many facets of the business, including financial statement preparation, purchase orders, payroll, accounts payable, contracts, gating, budgets, and of course project accounting and reporting. I really like variety, so this position allows me to get involved with a very diverse number of activities. My favorite part of this job though is it allows me to deal with all the departments in the company, and deal with all the amazing people that we have here at Saturn. And in addition, I’m able to forge external relationships with our customers, who are also incredible.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

I’d have to say that my most memorable moment occurred in my first month that I started working here, April 2019. About two weeks after starting, the NHL playoffs began, and my Bruins were playing the Maple Leafs. So, I thought it would be a good idea to hang my Bruins flag in the upstairs kitchen in the office. That really endeared me to the Toronto and Montreal fans. I think Tyson didn’t speak to me for about two weeks.

What led you to a career in accounting and what have you found rewarding from working in the renewables sector?

It’s funny because in high school I took accounting as an elective, and I liked the order and the logic. I ended up getting my highest marks in high school in accounting and music. I also liked the flexibility of accounting where you could work in every different industry because of transferable skills, and that ties back into the variety that I mentioned. I’ve always been concerned about the environment and wanting to be a good steward of the earth. Previously I’ve worked in the nuclear industry, and now here at Saturn it’s very satisfying, knowing that we’re producing clean energy and making a difference for our children and future generations. That’s the most satisfying thing for me.

In your spare time, you have a side hustle as a DJ. Over your spin-and-scratch career, is there one song that has been requested more than any other?

This is my 35th year of DJ-ing so you can imagine the number of requests that I’ve received. It’s very cyclical, and I always get a kick out of how songs become popular again. People that grew up in the 90s were then getting married, so I just sort of went through this faze of 90s music, like Backstreet boys and 90s hip hop, and now it seems to be moving to the early 2000s house music, like Avicii. But I really enjoy how you get a show like Stranger Things, which bumps the popularity of these 80s and 90s songs, which is really cool. Or Tik Tok is a huge influencer nowadays on what’s popular. Any school dance I do now is like a Tik Tok playlist. But if I had to narrow it down, probably either Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, or I Got a Feeling by the Black-Eyed Peas. Those songs were absolutely massive in their day, and they had a lot of staying power. But the current champion, as of this interview, is definitely I’m Good by David Guetta.

You’re a noted Boston Bruins fan. What led a nice Hamilton boy to abandon the local Maple Leafs in favour of a team from Boston?

I apologize in advance (so many jokes, so little time). I can say that I like to see my championships in colour, or that I like to support a team that can win a championship when the league has more than six teams. But I’ll refrain from that, and I’ll be nice. But essentially, when I was 4 years old and starting to play and understand hockey, Bobby Orr was breaking records left and right, and he was such a dominant force he changed the position of defence and changed the game entirely. He’s still the only defenceman to win the scoring title, and that’s what got me hooked. And then you add in Don Cherry, Ray Bourque, Terry O’Reilly, Cam Neely and Patrice Bergeron and I was hooked right in. I love how the Bruins teams might not have always been the most talented but were always the most hardworking, with a kind of blue-collar feel. Being a Hamilton boy, it was just a nice fit, same colours, black and gold. But really it was Bobby Orr.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

I would really love to see a playoff game in either hockey or baseball. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a Grey Cup game when it was in Hamilton in 1996, which was pretty cool. But I’d really like to see a playoff game in one of the major leagues, because the atmosphere is just so electric and exciting. The way the Jays are playing right now, I may be able to do that this year and cross it off the list. And it would be so amazing if I could catch a Bruins playoff game in Boston. I’ve only seen games in Buffalo, Toronto and Ottawa, so I haven’t caught a game at the Garden. My sons a big fan of both hockey and baseball, and he’d be really excited to go see a Jay game. That’d be a great experience, to take my son to a playoff game.

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you've watched it? 

I am the self-proclaimed world’s largest Rocky fan. I have watched all 6 Rocky films and the 2 Creed spinoffs multiple times. If you total up all the times I’ve seen all the movies, easily over 100 times. I just love the underdog story, the training montages, the music, and of course the boxing scenes. Rocky 3 ended up kickstarting wrestling, the careers of Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, and then had the number one song of the year, Eye of the Tiger. And two boxing scenes and one wrestling scene, all in 99 minutes, that’s pretty good.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

There’s a local restaurant right there in Wellesley called Schmidttsville. I’ve been there a handful of times and I just love it. The food is all homemade and they have the largest portions I have ever seen. I’m a big guy, so I just get the regular size, because the large size is double the size of the regular. The difference between their regular and large is they just double up everything. It’s huge! And delicious. I can’t pick one particular item, just anything on there is great. To top it off, they have the most incredible selection of pies. It’s just amazing, I love that place.

Tyler Morton

GIS Project Manager 

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power?

I am the GIS Project Manager. When a market is identified that we want to pursue, the developer picks out some parameters of areas to target like substations, distance from transmission lines or infrastructure. They will pass those along to me, and with those basic parameters, I will do a spatial analysis. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems, which is basically spatial data analytics and map making. Most data has some sort of spatial component (a latitude and longitude) so once they give me substations to target or what state, then I will go ahead and see what parcels are nearby that fit those parameters. I will also run analytics to figure how much of the parcel has potential for buildable acreage. I will use different layers to figure out elements such as wetlands, building footprints, critically endangered habitats, or slope. The parcel is not very useful if it is covered in buildings or in the middle of the city, or around a mountain side or lake. I will send a list of potential project sites back to the developers to look over and fine tune. Then I will make maps for the marketing campaign which are the documents that we give our land agents to help with conversations with landowners for securing site control for a project.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

I appreciate the workplace in general, but just how friendly and inviting everybody was when starting here, which can be tough while working remotely and having people spread everywhere. Most of the company is based out of Canada, and here I am in the middle of the United States. Everyone took the time to create some sort of relationship, even though those are hard to foster from hundreds of miles away. They let you know that you're welcome and if there's anything they can do to make the transition or your life a little bit easier, that they were there to support you.

What led you to a career in GIS Project Management and what have you found rewarding from working in the renewables sector?

Honestly I just kind of fell into it. I was working for an energy start-up that had about two or three employees at the time and with being a start-up, you have to wear a whole bunch of hats.  We had a need for GIS as we started to grow a little bit, and working in energy there is naturally that progression, the same as it probably was with Saturn Power in the early days. I started to absorb some of those responsibilities, and I ended up really liking it. I mostly was in sales prior to that, which honestly didn’t fit my personality great having to make cold calls and talking to people all day long. I’m perfectly happy being introverted and just sitting by myself most of the day. So, it was a better fit for me, and I just really liked all the different directions you could go from there. It is like you are solving a puzzle and there's a whole bunch of different ways to do it.

When COVID rolled around, it took a hit on our demand. Similar to a lot of companies, we had a little more free time than we would have liked. I got introduced to GIS by a previous employer and really liked it, so I decided to continue down that path. Since I went to undergrad for business, and not GIS, I started by going for a graduate certificate through Northwest Missouri State University Online in my free time, while I was working for that same company. Once I completed that, I decided to pursue my master’s degree, continuing to learn and soak in as much as I could. That's kind of how the transition started and how I originally got into GIS.

I have found working in renewables rewarding as I am a huge proponent of the outdoors. Ever since I was a little kid, I have really enjoyed nature and being outside. The energy sector I was working in before was a lot of oil and gas based, which I didn’t feel nearly as good working in as I would in renewable resources, that's for sure. Renewables was on my mind, and as I got more experience, it became a goal of mine. If the stars aligned and the opportunity and relationship was right, I wanted to move into renewables. I am a huge proponent of conservation, not just for us, but for future generations as well. It needs to be done right now - there can't be any more waiting for it.

How have experiences from early in your life, along with your educational background, helped you in your role at Saturn?

I've had a weird variety of jobs, and each one of those I've been able to pull different experiences from. I worked in a management position at a golf course throughout high school and college, and while it is different role and profession, I got an idea of how to manage myself as well as other people. Since I am my own department here, I have to be really good at making my own schedule, prioritizing things, and checking in with people. I'm the one managing myself, so that's something that I've pulled away from my previous jobs. When I was working sales at the company before this, we were so small, so I was also in charge of my leads. A lot of it was commission based so you really had to have a good work ethic and be responsible for your own actions. Going into the transition to GIS at that start-up, I didn't know anything, I didn't even know what GIS was. I had never heard about it until my boss pulled me into his office and introduced me to it. From that job and from starting in GIS, I became very good at teaching myself new things. It might not always come easily, but there's so many resources that are out there, especially with the Internet.

Being in Colorado, you live in one of the most picturesque locations in North America. In your free time, what are some of the ways that you take advantage of the beautiful outdoor surroundings?

I try to as much as I can, albeit not nearly as much as I should. When you live somewhere like this, you kind of get complacent unfortunately, and it becomes your backyard. Throughout the year, my hobbies do revolve around the outdoors in one way or another, and a lot of this came from Nebraska. Growing up, I did things like hunting, fishing, golfing, and all sports really. It was all stuff outside. Since moving out here, I especially like to hike and go camping. I was down in northern New Mexico last weekend doing both of those. I also run, bike, go skiing in the winter, and golfing during the summer. The large majority of the hobbies are outdoors, so when school and work aren't keeping me busy, these hobbies are a good fit for my work-life balance, even if it's just walking around the block and enjoying all the days of sunshine Denver gets.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

The big thing that was on my bucket list was getting my master’s degree. Now that it's closer, it doesn't seem like as much of a goal just because now it's attainable. I have two classes left, and those are for my thesis including research and then actually writing the thesis. Originally being someone who thought school was the bane of my existence throughout most of my life, receiving my master’s degree will be something that I'm really proud of. I didn't think I would ever go back to school after undergrad, so I would say that was my biggest goal. I'll be done my masters in December, and if I am able to finish with a 4.0 GPA, it would probably be my biggest accomplishment to date, once it comes to fruition.

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you have watched it?

I don't watch a lot of movies, I'm more of a series person. So if we were talking about a series, it would be The Office. I watched it a bunch until it got taken off Netflix, so I haven't seen it at all in a couple of years, which is probably a good thing. It got to the point where it was just a perfect show to have on in the background, even if I just needed some background noise, but didn't need something that I'd be paying close attention to. It was easy to walk away from and it wouldn't just suck me in for a couple hours, which is a real problem of mine when starting new TV shows.

When I was younger, I watched Caddyshack and Dumb and Dumber a lot. Those were a couple of my dad's favorite movies, so I think I am just idolizing him. I probably followed in his footsteps and I thought they had a lot of rewatchability with the quotes and stuff like that.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

I would get Chipotle. I basically get the same thing every time, just have it on the app and add it to the bag. It’s the chicken burrito bowl and then I usually get a tortilla on the side. You get more food in the bowl so you can make a burrito out of it, and then you still have like 1/3 of a bowl leftover afterward.

Christina James

Administrative Assistant 

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power?

I am the Administrative Assistant and my role is to provide support to all levels of the organization. A key element of my position is to handle all required tasks in a manner and direction that Saturn would be proud of, while working to maintain a positive company culture. I enjoy being able to help people with anything they need, especially when it comes to IT issues which can be a big frustration for anyone when it doesn’t want to cooperate.

How has some of your past work experience helped you in your role at Saturn?

I have been working in the Customer Service industry for the last 20+ years. Rogers communications was a big part of that as I was there for 11 years. Then I went into insurance and was there for about 4 years. Insurance was completely different but still customer service oriented. This experience has provided me with the ability to embrace all kinds of personalities across an organization, and it has helped me to understand how to accommodate and communicate with different people. Every person has different processes and how they like things to be done. I really enjoy being the “go-to” person and providing supportive services to all levels at Saturn Power.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

Our office backs onto a wonderful pond in Baden, so there is always beautiful wildlife to see. The most memorable moment was while approaching the building, there was a HUGE snapping turtle that was making its way across the driveway and down to the water. I don’t think I would ever witness something like that working in a downtown city area.

When you’re not working, what do you do with your spare time?

I am extremely proud of my Croatian heritage and enjoy supporting our local Croatian community in Kitchener. I am also a member of the Queen Helena Folklore dance group who consistently fundraise for various causes. We have a festival every year where I dance and sing with the group. During other times of the year, I enjoy attending local festivals such as the Blues & Jazz Festival, Rib Fest, and Multicultural Festival.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

I would really like to visit Europe, specifically France or maybe even Italy. When you see it on TV, and in photos, it is very picturesque. It would be nice to visit the beautiful Wineries of France all the while looking at a beautiful countryside landscape at sunset. I want to experience a fine Bordeaux on the terrace paired with smoked meats, baguettes, and cheese!

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that people at Saturn might not know.

I lived in Lincoln Nebraska for a couple of years. During that time, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was filming a reality show at the University of Nebraska. One evening after attending a volleyball game, I was walking right behind him while he was being interviewed. I ended up being shown on Access Hollywood! I consider this my 2 seconds of Fame! Another interesting thing about the volleyball game is that they had a star player from Kitchener there who now plays beach volleyball professionally and has been in the Olympics.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

We don’t eat out very often unless it is for special occasions, but one place that I really enjoy is a little place called Casa Rugantino in Belmont Village, Kitchener. They have really good pasta and pizza. I thoroughly enjoy their Seafood Pasta in an arabiata sauce that gives it just enough of a kick. I have managed to almost duplicate the recipe (with a few tweaks) so that I can make it more often at home!

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you have watched it?

This is a tough one and some people might laugh but I would have to say it is the 1989 classic 'Roadhouse'. I have seen it at least 20 times. I am an avid blues fan, so I really enjoy the soundtrack in the movie as well. Jeff Healey and his band are in the movie, and they are really good. The storylines may be a little cheesy, but it is well-rounded for an 80s movie with drama, a little comedy, and who doesn't like a good dose of Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott!

What’s a favourite vacation that you’ve been on or an adventure that you have undertaken?

It was the week my husband Tony took me on vacation to the U.S. (He is originally from there). Our first stop was in St. Louis to watch a Cardinals Game and enjoy spectacular 4th of July Fireworks at the Gateway Arch. Our second stop was in Panama City Florida where Tony surprised me one evening on bended knee on a moonlit beach! To this day I still don’t remember what he said. I think I was just too excited to say YES!!! To top up the trip, another wish of mine came true with a visit to Graceland in Tennessee. It was so wonderful to be in the presence of the King of Rock and Roll!

ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES SATURN POWER’S SPRINGBROOK SOLAR PROJECT

AUC Grants Permission to Connect, Construct & Operate Solar Project Located at Red Deer Regional Airport

After a period of review and analysis, Saturn Power Inc, an Ontario based Renewable Energy Developer, has been given approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to proceed with the connection, construction and operation of its proposed Springbrook Solar Project.

This clean renewable energy project, with nameplate capacity of 20 megawatts ac, is located just outside the Hamlet of Springbrook, Alberta, on land that is co‐owned by the Red Deer Regional Airport, Red Deer County and private landowner. Representatives from the Red Deer Regional Airport and Red Deer County have been instrumental partners in the development of Springbrook Solar, providing integral support and acting as champions of the project throughout the process.

Development of this project began in 2019 and has included three years of community outreach and stakeholder consultation. The project also underwent environmental and technical studies to assess the impacts of the project while identifying appropriate mitigation measures to minimize impacts and acquiring necessary approvals to ensure the development, construction, and operation of a viable, safe, and successful project.

“Having our Springbrook Solar project approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission is a significant step towards ensuring this important renewable energy project becomes a reality, which is a credit to the hard work and determination of Saturn’s incredible development team.” said Doug Wagner, CEO of Saturn Power. “As a proud Canadian company, having the ability and privilege to develop renewable energy projects in Canada is always extra special for Saturn Power and we look forward to the opportunity to advance the use of clean energy in the Province of Alberta.”

“In addition to providing the region with a sustainable power source, this project will also provide the Red Deer Regional Airport with yet another source of stable operating revenue, which is required in order for the Airport to achieve its goal of becoming financially sustainable.” Graham Ingham, CEO, Red Deer Regional Airport.

"Red Deer County is proud to support this exciting new project in the Hamlet of Springbrook, as it will generate valuable revenue for this emerging community while also supporting the Red Deer Regional Airport,” said Tara Logan, Business Development Officer, Red Deer County. “In addition, renewable energy is identified as a priority in the Red Deer County Economic Development Strategic Plan 2017."

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 700 MW of renewable energy generation and storage in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States, and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

For additional information, please contact:

Saturn Power Inc.

Devin Petteplace,

Senior Manager of Corporate Services

Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118

Email: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

Adam Rowles

Project Developer

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power?

I am a Project Developer with a focus on greenfielding Community Solar Projects in New York State. In short, I am tasked with finding plots of land and turning them into fully permitted solar power plants. To accomplish this, I am responsible for everything in the realm of business strategy and project development, including strategic project siting, negotiation support, managing our relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors, interconnection strategy, permitting, obtaining municipal approvals and helping prepare projects for sale.

Project Developers are primarily problem solvers, so most of my day is spent pivoting from issue to issue to help ensure that Saturn is making the best decisions possible on which opportunities to pursue and how best to forge a path to get our existing projects to the finish line. When it comes to developing solar projects, I like to joke that we are professional sandcastle builders, and New York State is our sandbox in many ways. You can build bad sandcastles, or you can build good sandcastles. It really depends on your approach.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

My most memorable moment with Saturn was when I moved to Buffalo to better develop our projects during the pandemic. It was on a Saturday in the middle of COVID in February 2021, and there was a snowstorm. Not only did I have to drive my fully packed hatchback, but I had my cat in the car as well. I showed up at the border and I had to go in and get my visa approved to be able to work there. It took an hour and a half, and outside my cat was freezing and I was worried about her. Eventually I got into my new apartment in Buffalo at around 11pm, and the movers with my furniture weren’t getting there until the following Thursday. Thankfully one of my coworkers showed up and gave me a box of chicken shawarma and a blowup mattress to survive off of. I essentially squatted in my apartment for five days with no furniture except for a folding table to get my work done on until my stuff came, all while adjusting to living in a new country for the first time. I have many memories at Saturn but that one takes the cake.

What led you to a career in solar project development and what have you found rewarding from working in the renewables sector?

I sort of stumbled into Saturn Power. Having been here 4 years now, it is my first job in the renewables sector. Ever since high school, I knew I wanted to be involved in renewable energy. I’m an environmentalist and an urban planning nut, and I’ve always wanted to contribute to the green economy in some fashion. I never really knew what that entailed until I applied to Saturn for a summer co-op term in early 2018.  When I started at Saturn, I was writing articles for our battery storage team and performing business development research. As soon as I got here, I realized how amazing of an opportunity I had to join something special. It’s a place that rewards problem solvers, creative ideas, and teamwork.

What I love about Saturn is that they have fantastic leadership and mentors at every level that are willing to teach you. If you show initiative and make intuitive decisions, you’ll get more responsibility and you’ll grow very quickly. It is the perfect environment for young employees to experience strong career growth and learn a myriad of skills.

How have experiences from early in your life, along with your educational background, helped you in your role at Saturn?

I’m a bit of an outlier at Saturn Power. Most of our people have engineering, finance, and law backgrounds, which are of course critical pillars of an independent power producing company. However, I have a general science degree from the University of Guelph. I originally started in environmental engineering, but realized that engineering was close to but not exactly my calling. I was passionate about the subjects I was learning, but not about the way that I was applying what I was learning. Saturn had really awakened this business development and creative mindset in me during my summer coop, and I realized quickly that Project Development was what I wanted to do. I switched into science and started taking courses on economics, business ethics and environmental science & stewardship, all of which are valuable in my current role. I am a generalist, and I like being one. I want to be contributing strong ideas and try to see them come to fruition in developing new energy projects.

You’re an avid soccer fan and noted youth track and field star. With a busy career, how do you manage to stay active and involved with these sports?

I love to run, and I play soccer. Even if I’m not running in circles as fast as I can anymore, I love to go hit the trails and it’s a good time to clear my brain. I often like to go for a quick run during my lunchtime, which allows me to think about how I want to finish my day. Furthermore, I love to play soccer in the evenings and am (unfortunately) a massive Arsenal fan. Maybe one day they will eventually win something.

Athletics helps maintain a competitive edge as well. Solar project development is a very competitive industry, as we are competing with other companies for real estate, for capacity on the power grid, and for opportunities to win contracts. In many ways it’s like being on a sports team. We need to cooperate as a team and certain people are good at doing certain things, so fitting them in a certain format in the best way possible is very important.

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you have watched it?

There’s a few of them. I don’t have a favourite movie but one that I don’t get tired of watching is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. It has some of the best monologues in film. When I was young, I remember seeing a Disney channel preview about how the movie was made and I was so scared of it before it came out (because of the skeletons, I was 8). I eventually grew to love it. I’ve watched the movie probably 20 times in my life. I love quoting some of the scenes. “Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid.”

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

I would get Singapore Noodles everyday. If I could get takeout everyday I would go to this place called The Thai Room, on College and Parliament in Toronto, not too far from me. It is cheap and they’re always so nice to me. I’m a sucker for small businesses.

Dan Crumrine

Land Acquisition Specialist

Give us a brief overview of your role with Saturn Power?

I work as a Land Acquisition Specialist, contacting landowners to negotiate leases and solar options. I do cold-calling, send mailers, and on the ground door knocking while meeting with landowners in various markets to secure land for solar development.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working at Saturn Power so far?

Two weeks ago, I had a landowner fall asleep in my pickup truck. I got out for five minutes to take a picture of some utility poles and when I turned around, he was knocked out in my front seat.

What led you to a career in the land procurement field and how have you found the transition to the renewables sector?

I have a geological science degree. I started working as a field engineer in the oil fields in Pennsylvania, until I got laid off in 2015 and was looking for work again. I had a mutual connection with a land broker in Pennsylvania, so they gave me an opportunity and I ended up being there for five years doing land acquisition on the oil and gas side. Eventually I transferred to renewables with Saturn.

The transition to renewables hasn’t been too difficult. There are some nuances with renewables that are different as you’re selling a different product, but at the end of the day, you are dealing with similar clients and lease agreements. The biggest hurdle has just been learning more of the ins-and-outs of renewable energy from the engineering and development standpoint. Everyone here at Saturn has been really helpful with that transition.

How has some of your past work experience helped you in your role at Saturn?

My experience with oil and gas leasing was very helpful as there was a lot of similarities with renewable energy. The cliental hasn’t changed; talking about farming and about the outdoors within rural communities all remains the same. When it comes to the lease agreements, there are also many consistencies and similarities.

You’re known as an avid outdoorsman and Pittsburgh sports fan. When you have spare time, what is your ideal outdoor excursion or sporting event?

My favourite outdoor excursions include hunting and fishing. We try to do an out of state hunting trip once a year, and we go to Southern Quebec fishing a lot. On the weekends I also enjoy fishing, hunting, and hiking here in Pennsylvania. As far as sporting events, there’s nothing better than a Sunday afternoon Steelers game down at Heinz Field.

What is the main thing that you would like to cross off your bucket list?

I would like to go on a trip to Alaska, and I’d like to go fishing up there. Its just a wild place. I am intrigued by the scenery, mountains, and wildlife. I like the fact that there isn’t a lot of people and no big cities. I want to experience the wide-open spaces and untouched wilderness of Alaska.

What is a movie that you never get tired of rewatching and how many times do you figure you have watched it?

Happy Gilmore is the most recent one I’ve watched, and I have probably watched it about 50 times. Its always on TV, and it’s one of those movies where you’re scrolling through and just have to watch.

If you could only get delivery or takeout from one local food joint for the next 3 months, what spot and meal are you picking?

There’s a local Mexican place called Condado Tacos right down the road from me. It has really good build-your-own tacos with all kinds of different quesos and other over the top features.

SATURN POWER’S BERMUDA AIRPORT SOLAR FACILITY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD  

Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Award Presented to Saturn and the Bermuda Government on April 27

Bermuda’s first Utility Scale Solar power facility, located on “The Finger” at the L.F. Wade International Airport on St. David’s Island, has been awarded the Best Utility Scale Project as part of the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Industry Awards. The award was accepted on behalf of Saturn Power and the Government of Bermuda by Minister Walter H. Roban, Bermuda’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, during a ceremony at CREF on April 27, 2022.

The CREF Awards, entering their Fourth year, aim to recognize excellence across clean energy programs and projects in the Caribbean. The CREF awards are judged across a series of criteria including “innovative approaches to development, value to investors and customers, and social and environmental impact”. This year’s Forum is taking place in Miami from April 26-28. More details about the organization and the forum can be found by visiting their website.

The Bermuda Government, with support from Saturn Power, submitted the project application to CREF for consideration early in 2022, receiving notice of the award in mid-April.

The Island Airport project, developed and constructed by Saturn Power Inc., represents 6 MW of renewable energy production on the island, ensuring that Bermuda and its residents will have access to clean, sustainable power for the foreseeable future. The energy produced from this inaugural project will represent between 8% and 13% of the baseload energy for the Island, acting as the foundation for Bermuda’s future renewable energy supply mix strategy.

“We are honoured to receive this significant award alongside our partners at the Government of Bermuda” said Doug Wagner, Chief Executive Officer for Saturn Power. “Since its inception, Saturn Power’s mission has been to create a sustainable environment for future generations by advancing the use of clean energy and being recognized for our work to bring that mission to life in Bermuda carries with it a meaningful sense of both personal and professional pride at what we, as a team, have been able to accomplish.”

"I was honoured to accept the award of Best Utility-Scale Project for the Caribbean region on behalf of Bermuda and our partners at Saturn Power”, said Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP. “This award recognizes Bermuda's commitment to reducing the island's carbon footprint and protecting our environment. It also recognizes the hard work and determination of the many Bermudians working alongside Saturn Power who successfully completed the island's first large scale solar farm."

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 700 MW of renewable energy generation and storage in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Ontario, Western Canada, Bermuda, the United States, and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

For additional information, please contact:

Saturn Power Inc.

Devin Petteplace,

Senior Manager of Corporate Services
Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118

Email: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

BERMUDA’S FIRST UTILITY SCALE SOLAR FACILITY ACHIEVES COMMERCIAL OPERATION

6 MW Solar Project Developed & Constructed by Saturn Power Begins Providing Energy to Bermudas Grid

Bermuda’s first Utility Scale Solar power facility, located on “The Finger” at the L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George’s, has begun producing energy to Bermuda’s energy grid, marking a historic occasion for the island nation.

The project, developed and constructed by Saturn Power Inc., a Canadian renewable energy developer, through its affiliate, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd, represents 6 MW of renewable energy production on the island, ensuring that Bermuda and its residents will have access to clean, sustainable power for the foreseeable future.

Development on this project began in 2018 with construction and permitting work beginning in late 2019. With a series of delays, due mostly to the Global COVID 19 pandemic, construction work on the project was concluded in late 2021 with commissioning and final grid preparations occurring over the past number of weeks. The energy produced from this inaugural project will help Bermuda to achieve its sustainable energy goals.

Given the timeline for construction, the facility has already experienced two separate hurricane events on the island, withstanding all associated elements of each respective storm, without any significant damage to the equipment on site.

“Bringing this project to commercial operation has involved a tremendous amount of time, effort and perseverance from all those involved, including the Saturn team, the Bermuda Government and the local utility, BELCO” said Doug Wagner, Chief Executive Officer for Saturn Power. “After a long journey, we are tremendously proud of the hard work and collaboration that has resulted in this first of its kind project on the island and we look forward to ensuring that the people of Bermuda enjoy the benefits of clean, renewable energy for decades to come.”

“The Government and the people of Bermuda congratulate Saturn Power and the many Bermudians involved for bringing this project to fruition.” said the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs for Bermuda. “At maximum solar production, this facility will provide up to 13% of the Islands energy needs to meet peak demand and is a testament to the work by this Government over the last decade to advance the country’s transition toward greater use of renewable energy.”

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 700 MW of renewable energy generation and storage in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Ontario, Western Canada, Bermuda, the United States, and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

For additional information, please contact:

Saturn Power Inc.

Devin Petteplace,

Senior Manager of Corporate Services
Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118

Email: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

SASKATCHEWAN’S FIRST UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR FACILITY BEGINS OPERATIONS NEAR SWIFT CURRENT

SaskPower, Saturn Power and miEnergy Join Together to Cut Ribbon for First of it’s Kind Facility

SaskPower and Saturn Power are pleased to announce the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility is now online. The facility, located in the RM of Coulee near Swift Current, is generating enough clean, renewable power for about 2,500 Saskatchewan homes.

SaskPower, along with representatives from Saturn Power and miEnergy, officially opened the facility on Friday October 8th with a ribbon cutting ceremony that also included representatives from the RM of Coulee.

Highfield is the first of four 10-MW solar power facilities set to be added to the province’s grid by 2022. These, along with 20 MW of generating capacity through the Power Generation Partner Program, will help SaskPower meet its commitment to add 60 MW of solar power in the coming years.

“The commissioning of this facility is a landmark achievement for renewable power in Saskatchewan,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. “SaskPower is set to exceed its emissions reduction targets, and renewables such as solar are an important part of a balanced approach that will allow our province to achieve net-zero emissions from power production by 2050.”

“It has been a great privilege for Saturn Power to be able to develop, construct and operate Saskatchewan’s first Utility Scale PV Solar project.” said Doug Wagner, President and CEO, Saturn Power. “Through the hard work of our team and the collaborative relationships built and fostered with both SaskPower and miEnergy, we were able to build a project that will serve as a foundation in Saskatchewan’s efforts to develop a more sustainable and renewable power supply for decades to come.”

“SaskPower welcomes this new facility into its renewable portfolio,” said Kory Hayko, Vice President of Transmission and Industrial Services at SaskPower. “The Highfield Solar Facility is an important step in ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable power future.”

Saturn Power, an independent power producer based in Ontario, developed the Highfield Solar facility and built the project in consultation with local Saskatchewan contractor miEnergy. Saturn Power will own and operate the facility while selling SaskPower the power produced.

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 600 MW of renewable energy generation and storage projects in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

For additional information, please contact:

Saturn Power Inc.

Devin Petteplace,

Senior Manager of Corporate Services
Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118 
E: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

LOCAL CONTRACTOR CHOSEN TO CONSTRUCT HIGHFIELD SOLAR PROJECT IN SOUTHWEST SASKATCHEWAN

Saturn Power to Team with miEnergy to Build Saskatchewan’s First Utility Scale Solar PV Facility

Saturn Power Inc, a Canadian renewable energy developer, has selected Saskatoon-based miEnergy to serve as General Contractor on Saskatchewan’s first utility scale Solar PV project. The Highfield Solar Project, located east of Swift Current in the Rural Municipality of Coulee, will provide 10MW AC of solar energy to Saskatchewan’s energy supply. Site preparation for the project will begin in mid-August with construction scheduled to begin later in September. 

Given current circumstances related to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Saturn continues to exercise an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of our team members, their families and the local community. This approach focused additional importance in our choice of a local Saskatchewan contractor to avoid, where possible, unnecessary out of province travel for those working on site. We have also worked closely with miEnergy to ensure that strict on-site COVID-19 safety measures and protocols are established and followed to protect the wellbeing of all those on site and in the local community.

With local sub-contractors based throughout the province and deep roots within Saskatchewan communities, miEnergy is an ideal local partner in the construction of the Highfield Solar Project during the COVID-19 pandemic. With nearly two decades of experience in the Saskatchewan renewable energy industry, miEnergy maintains an internal priority of building strong local relationships in the communities of construction. The existing values of Indigenous participation and community engagement will be at the core of this partnership between miEnergy and project partners Saturn Power and SaskPower.

“Saturn Power takes great pride in being able to build the first utility scale solar project in Saskatchewan and we are honoured that our company has been entrusted with this responsibility,” said Doug Wagner, CEO for Saturn Power. “miEnergy’s acumen in the renewable energy sector is unmatched in Saskatchewan and we are pleased to be engaged on this exciting project with a company that shares Saturn’s values and vision for creating a sustainable environment.”

Kevin Bergeron, CEO and President of miEnergy, acknowledges “We are excited to be building the first utility scale solar project in Saskatchewan. This is a significant milestone for the energy landscape in the province as well as for us as a local renewable energy company. Over 100 jobs will be created through the construction of the Highfield Solar Project, many of them local to the region, and the economic impact of this project will be over $20 million. Over 2,200 homes will be powered with nearly 30,000 solar panels on 70 acres of land. This project is a meaningful investment that will see significant return for many years.”

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 600 MW of renewable energy generation and storage projects in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets. Saturn Power Inc. has continued its work developing green energy projects during the global pandemic, maintaining our entire complement of employees while implementing work from home guidelines and protocols.

miEnergy, based in Saskatoon, SK, is one of Western Canada’s most established renewable energy, solar energy and geothermal energy solutions providers, specializing in turnkey mid- to large-scale projects. For more than 19 years, miEnergy has been dedicated to the transition to solar and geothermal energy. Comprised of professional engineers, designers, electricians and equipment operators, miEnergy is committed to both the safety of their team, the communities in which they work and remain motivated by their passion for helping their partners make the switch to renewable energy.
 

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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR 7.5MW TEXAS SOLAR PORTFOLIO

Project Developer Saturn Power & Long-Term Owner UPower Break Ground on Texas Solar Portfolio

Construction has begun on a portfolio of seven distribution-connected ground mount solar projects that will service the territories of five electric Co-operatives in central and west Texas. Renewable Energy developers Saturn Power Inc, headquartered in Ontario, Canada and UPower Energy, based in Austin Texas, have worked collaboratively to develop this 7.5 MW solar portfolio which will bring clean, affordable, and locally sourced renewable energy to these communities. 

Saturn Power and UPower are helping these Cooperatives provide emission-free renewable energy to residents in their respective communities while also achieving meaningful cost savings through avoidance of demand charges and generation capacity charges from their transmission providers. The generated electricity will be sold via individual 20-year power purchase agreements with the Cooperatives including PenTex Energy, Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, Comanche County Electric Cooperative, Bartlett Electric Cooperative and South Plains Electric Cooperative. The projects range in size from 500KW to 1.4MW.
 

The opportunity to develop this solar portfolio was awarded to Saturn Power through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process run by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) on behalf of multiple Texas Electric Cooperatives. The Saturn team designed, developed and permitted the projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP) stage and then engaged the local Texas developer UPower to take over the portfolio through financing, construction and long-term ownership and operation.

“Saturn Power is thrilled to be working with UPower in order to bring this exciting portfolio to fruition”, said Doug Wagner, CEO for Saturn Power. “When looking for a local partner to take ownership of the projects, Saturn sought out a company who shared our values and vision, with UPower being an evident match from the beginning.”
 

“Rocky Mountain Institute was honored to work with all parties involved in making affordable, clean, and local energy a reality in Texas”, said Jason Prince, Manager at RMI. “Co-ops power over half of the U.S. landmass, and their independent structures allow them to be true innovators. The Cooperatives that are part of this deal are showing leadership, locally and nationally”.
 

“This partnership amongst developers and cooperatives is a testament to the value of the cooperative business model,” said Brandon Young, General Manager at Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative. “As individual cooperatives, we understood our member's desire for renewable energy, and by working cooperatively, we were able to leverage our purchasing power to bring this project to fruition.”
 

“Our new PenTex Energy SolarOne project will provide a renewable energy product, through our existing distribution lines, directly to our members,” said John Walterscheid, PenTex Energy Management Advisor. “One third of the businesses considering a relocation to our area and the nearby industrial park, which is served by PenTex Energy, preferred to build and operate in an area where renewable power is available and we are excited to provide that through this project.”
 

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 600 MW of renewable energy generation and storage projects in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Canada, Bermuda, the United States, and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement, and construction as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.
 

Saturn Power Inc. has continued its work developing green energy projects during the global pandemic, maintaining our entire complement of employees while implementing work from home guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of our team members and their families.

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For additional information, please contact:

Saturn Power

Devin Petteplace,

Manager, Corporate Services
Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118 
E: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

UPower Energy

Eric Ma, PhD

Manager

T: (650) 483-4910

Email: eric.ma@upowerenergy.com

BERMUDA REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVES SATURN POWER’S OPERATING LICENSE

License Allows for Power Generation on Nearly Constructed 6 MW Bermudian Solar Project
 

Saturn Power Inc., a Canadian renewable energy developer, through its affiliate, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd. was recently awarded a Bulk Generation License by Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority for their 6 MW Solar Power project. Saturn’s project, which is located on “The Finger” at the L.F. Wade International Airport on St. David’s Island in Bermuda, began construction in 2019 and is nearing commercial operation with the prospect of generation in the near future.

Along with government-owned Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy and local electricity supplier BELCO, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd. is now one of only three organizations that hold a generation license in Bermuda.

“We are thrilled with the Regulatory Authority’s decision to grant Saturn an Operating License for our Solar Project,” said Doug Wagner, Chief Executive Officer for Saturn Power. “This license has been the culmination of significant work and diligence on both sides and we are very proud and grateful to be entrusted with providing the people of Bermuda with access to clean, sustainable power for decades to come.”            

“I am particularly pleased with the fulfilment of a sustainable agenda with this new solar farm”’ said the Hon. Walter H. Roban, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs for Bermuda. “It fulfills all the goals of a sustainable project in providing social, economic, and environmental benefit. We are pleased to be working with Saturn Power and look forward to more clean, renewable energy for the benefit of all of Bermuda.”

Saturn Power Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Ontario, Canada, has over 600 MW of renewable energy generation and storage in development, built or operating, including solar, battery storage and wind power projects in Ontario, Western Canada, Bermuda, the United States, and Turkey. The company also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets.

Saturn Power Inc. has continued its work developing green energy projects during the global pandemic, maintaining our entire complement of employees while implementing strict work from home guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of our team members and their families.

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For additional information, please contact:

Devin Petteplace,
Tel: 519-804-9163 ext. 118 
E: devin.petteplace@saturnpower.com

Saturn Power Invites You to 

Estevan Solar Project Proposal Open House

Taking place: Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Located at: Southeast College, 532 Bourquin Road, Estevan, SK

In a collaborative effort with the City of Estevan, members of our team will be in attendance to engage with the community, answer your questions and provide information regarding the project proposal. 

We hope you will join us in discussing this exciting new project.

Saturn power is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, www.saturnpower.com. We’re still delivering the same information and resources in respect to renewable energy projects, but we’ve added some new features and improved some old ones.

A special thank you to our site developers, REM Web Solutions for making the process seamless and delivering a product we’re proud to share.

Let us know what you think! We look forward to feedback from our site visitors and any critiques to make the platform more accessible. Feel free to email us at info@saturnpower.com.

Stay up to date with Saturn Power! In conjunction with our website launch, we are excited to announce our presence on Instagram and Youtube.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21— Five electric distribution cooperatives in Texas have signed agreements to purchase 7 megawatts (MW-dc) of distribution-scale solar generation, providing an increased supply of cost-effective and clean energy to their members while increasing local system resilience.

All of the arrays are scheduled to begin operation by June 2020. The buyers include Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Comanche Electric Cooperative, Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, PenTex Energy and South Plains Electric Cooperative.

The projects will be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Canadian renewable energy developer Saturn Power Corporation, which will sell energy to the cooperatives through 20-year power purchase agreements. Saturn Power has developed and contracted 200 MW of wind, solar and battery storage projects, and was selected through a competitive bidding process that Rocky Mountain Institute managed as the buyers’ representative.

The solar arrays for each of the buyers will be sited on the cooperatives’ distribution systems, thereby avoiding Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) demand charges and generation capacity charges from their generation and transmission providers. Considering these demand-charge savings in addition to the low price of the solar energy produced, RMI believes the portfolio of solar systems will provide more total value to the buyers than a utility-scale solar installation would.

“Developing these solar energy installations makes a lot of sense for our members,” Bryan Lightfoot, general manager and CEO of Bartlett Electric Cooperative, said. “Not only will we be providing more clean, locally sourced energy to our community and hardening our grid, but we expect to save money over the life of these projects by becoming more self-sufficient.”

Nationwide, electric cooperatives are increasingly turning to distribution-scale solar. Distribution-scale solar systems like these Texas projects are advantaged by being large enough to access low costs through economies of scale, and small enough to efficiently interconnect into distribution systems and offset demand charges. Electric cooperatives also can leverage local connections to facilitate the development process, further reducing costs. Subsectors of the distribution-scale solar segment include both shared solar, in which community members directly purchase capacity or energy, as well as utility-led development of 0.5–10 MW projects on the distribution grid.

“We are very excited about this project and look forward to forging strong, long-term relationships with the electric cooperatives,” said Doug Wagner, president and CEO of Saturn Power. “Saturn Power continues to expand its reach in the US renewables market and we are proud to be able to help bring clean, affordable and renewable power to the residents of Texas.”

RMI is working with communities, utilities, corporate buyers and solar developers to build a more transparent, standardized approach to help expand market access for distribution-scale solar installations. The organization is also continually expanding its network to both raise awareness of the benefits of this technology, and to simplify the process to help stakeholders determine how distribution-scale solar can help lower electricity costs and bring more clean and resilient energy supply onto the grid.

“It has been a pleasure working with this group of dedicated cooperatives to develop a common understanding of the value that on-site solar generation can provide in the ERCOT market,” Jason Prince, a senior associate at RMI who helped coordinate the agreement, said. “This first tranche of contracts executed pursuant to our request for proposal process sets an excellent precedent for additional procurements.”

Texas is a particularly attractive market for distribution-scale solar development for a number of reasons, including the state’s strong solar resource and high per-capita carbon intensity. In addition to the developments announced today, RMI and partners in the state are in late-stage discussions to facilitate additional distribution-scale solar procurements.

RMI also will convene Energy Innovation Lab (e-Lab) Forge: Texas 2019, an invitation-only facilitated workshop to advance innovative clean energy projects in the Lone Star State. Scheduled for Sept. 16–18 in Austin, e-Lab Texas will bring together teams working on high-impact, scalable ideas and projects in distribution-scale solar energy, battery storage and other distributed clean energy solutions. The dynamic two-and-a-half day working session will host as many as seven teams with the highest-potential ideas and projects selected from across the state. Trained facilitators and technical experts will lead teams through effective collaborative processes and provide customized coaching, training and feedback to support each team’s unique project.

In addition to its work in Texas, RMI has worked directly with electric cooperatives in Colorado, New Mexico and North Carolina, as well as communities in New York State, to develop distribution-scale solar installations for local residents.

Based on learnings from the procurement in Texas and past projects—including that cooperatives and other potential buyers lacked the necessary resources or capacity to run competitive procurement processes—RMI also has released its Solar Procurement Framework, a toolkit to connect interested parties with the resources needed to successfully develop 1–10 MW solar projects. The Solar Procurement Framework builds on existing resources to provide an easy-to-use, step-by-step guide for project development in the distribution-scale solar market. The Solar Procurement Framework is available at: https://distributionscalesolar.com

Battery energy storage system will enable Ontario-based power plant to provide peak shaving during summer and winter months.

TORONTO, May 15, 2019 - Honeywell today announced that it will provide a battery energy storage system (BESS) to Saturn Power, an Ontario-based renewable and clean energy provider. Saturn will deploy the system at a local power plant that is classified by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as a Class A customer with high peak demand. The technology will enable the batteries to charge during off-peak times and draw from BESS when energy demand on the grid and costs spike — typically on hot, air conditioning-intense summer days or cold heating-intense winter days. Utilization of BESS for peak shaving application helps reduce the need to bring additional non-renewable energy generators online, providing grid reliability while decreasing supply costs. It also benefits commercial and industrial companies that operate in Ontario, which usually pay a premium for energy use during peak periods due to the expense associated with running ancillary plants.

“Managing intense peaks during the summer and winter months, when energy consumption substantially increases, has been a recurring challenge in the manufacturing sector,” said Tai Nguyen, chief investment officer, Saturn Power. “Our energy services solutions, which include Honeywell supplied battery storage technology, have allowed Saturn Power to actively address these acute consumption needs while subsequently reducing energy costs for our customers, further supporting our vision of creating a sustainable environment for future generations.”
 

BESS for Saturn Power is designed to supply up to 8.8 megawatts (MW) and 18 megawatt-hours of energy. This is enough to support 600 average Canadian households for an entire day. The system delivered by Honeywell provides unparalleled cell-level control, which improves the life and performance of the system, along with performance guarantees for the project.

“As power plant operators globally are challenged with reducing operating costs, our BESS enables them to reduce the electrical load – and with that, the cost for electricity – well ahead of anticipated peaks,” said Eren Ergin, general manager, Renewable Energy and Distributed Assets, Honeywell Process Solutions. “The Honeywell supplied unique, modular battery management technology minimizes installation and commissioning time, making it ideal for the quick deployment that Saturn Power is looking for. This deployment is our largest to date and the result of significant investment in our renewable energy portfolio.”

Saturn Power, founded in 2007, has developed and contracted over 200 MW of solar, battery storage and wind power projects, including developments in Ontario, Western Canada, the United States, Turkey and Bermuda. The company, which also has expertise in project financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as the operation and maintenance of existing renewable assets, has been actively engaged in the BESS and energy storage markets since 2017.

For more information visit Honeywell Renewable Energy.

Saturn Power is proud to announce the signing of our 6 MW solar project in Bermuda. On June 4th, 2018, founder and CEO Doug Wagner and VP of Engineering Mike Brugge visited Bermuda, to join the Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Electric Light Company in announcing that Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd., a subsidiary of Saturn Power International Inc., will execute this project.

Using over twenty thousand solar panels, Saturn Power will develop a 6 MW AC solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation facility, at “The Finger” on St. David’s Island. It is expected to generate over twelve-thousand MWh of electricity annually and power up to 13% of

Bermuda’s energy usage. Saturn Power will be providing power to the Bermuda Electric Light Company for at least 20 years, in order to advance the use of clean energy and, most importantly, create a sustainable environment for future generations.

Doug explained that this project will be a significant achievement “for Saturn Power, for BELCO, for the government and for the people of Bermuda, as we will be developing this country’s very first utility-scale, renewable energy facility. In doing this, Bermuda has positioned itself as an example in the Caribbean community.”

Doug signed the finalized paperwork with the Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Robin, Minister of Public Works David Burch, Secretary Aideen Ratteray Pryse, and Secretary Yves Lortie.

Minister Walter Roban said, “We are pleased to collaborate with [Saturn} Solar Bermuda 1, who were the successful bidders for the development of this land through an intense, transparent and inclusive selection process that began in 2016.” He explained that Saturn Power offered the most affordable price in the competitive bid. Minister Roban also highlighted that the project will focus on empowering the community by employing local Bermudans for labour, construction, operations, and maintenance of the facility.

Our team is excited to being helping the Government of Bermuda reach its sustainability objectives. At Saturn Power, we are “Striving for a sustainable world.” This project brings us another step closer to achieving that goal.