Government of Canada Invests $21.6 million in first-of-its-kind Clean Energy Project in Manitoba
June 23, 2026
The federal government announced $21.6 million in federal funding for a suite of projects that will transform how electricity is generated and managed in Sayisi Dene First Nation, located in the community of Tadoule Lake in northern Manitoba.
This is the first phase of a First Nation–led initiative to develop Manitoba’s first integrated renewable energy microgrid, combining bifacial solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage with a microgrid controller, to generate clean electricity. Once commissioned in fall 2026, the microgrid will reduce emissions by an estimated 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year and lower power costs for the community over time.
To build Canada strong, all communities must have secure, reliable energy. By supporting projects like these, the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous leadership and building a more prosperous, sustainable economy for generations to come.
Sayisi Dene First Nation Renewable Energy Integration Project
Winter road shipping 2026 and construction summer of 2026 with commissioning fall of 2026.
- Solar field consisting of 1,032 PV modules, 610 W each – 4 rows
- Total year 1 maximum capacity of 630 kWdc/ 500 kWac
- 1 MW / 2.3MWh DC Battery Storage Facility (BESS)
- Microgrid control system (MGC), to provide reliability and stability of the system
- More Information from Kisik Clean Energy
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