The Town of Okotoks is committed to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Installing a second solar PV system aligns with the town’s Climate Action Plan, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This project reflects their leadership in renewable energy and environmental stewardship.
Challenges:
The project required integrating the solar system with existing infrastructure and reducing the arena’s energy impact. As the second-highest greenhouse-gas emitter, the facility needed a sustainable solution without disrupting operations, balancing reliability and emissions reductions in a complex environment.
Solution:
SkyFire installed 1,020 solar panels and eight inverters on the arena’s roof, generating 18% of its annual electricity needs. The system reduces emissions by 280 tonnes annually, operates efficiently, and integrates seamlessly with backup power systems.
Results:
The installation advances Okotoks’ Climate Action Plan, offsetting 280 tonnes of CO2e annually, and reducing municipal greenhouse gas emissions by about 2%.
At a Glance:
- - Project Size: 459 kW DC / 400 kW AC
- - Panels: 1,020
- - Type: Grid-tied, standing seam roof installation
- - Completion: 2022
- - Key Feature: ~23% of the Arena’s electricity needs
- - Energy Contribution: ~500,000 kWh/year
- - GHG Reductions: 280 tonnes CO2e/year
Photos courtesy of the Town of Okotoks.
