B.C. is now home to the largest solar PV system in Western Canada with solar trackers. This 1.05 MW solar power plant, SunMine™, consists of 4,032 solar modules mounted on 96 trackers, which follow the sun’s movement and provide as much as 38% more energy than a fixed system. SunMine™ is located on Teck’s former Sullivan Mine site, which has been fully reclaimed.
The construction of SunMine™ took place on one of the most challenging sites for a large scale solar installation in Western Canada. Our staff worked with experienced local contractors, locally hired employees as well as our partner, Conergy, to complete the project successfully. We’re proud to say that project performance has been exceeding estimated output since connecting to the grid in June! And with the completion of SunMine™, we have now installed approximately 50% of all grid tied solar in B.C.
Here’s an infographic which showcases the key highlights of the project from start to finish:
