Government of Canada Invests in Solar Project in Anahim Lake
June 24, 2025
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce an additional $4.9 million in funding to support the Anahim Lake Solar Project, bringing its total contribution to nearly $17 million.
This new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with access to a clean and renewable source of energy that is cheaper, safer and healthier than diesel power. Located in Anahim Lake, B.C., the project is set to reduce the need for diesel generation in the remote community by about 64 percent — equal to a reduction of 1.1 million litres of diesel a year — making it one of the largest off-grid solar projects in Canada.
“As Canada strives toward its commitments to mitigate the effects of climate change, the Ulkatcho Energy Corporation sees this as an excellent opportunity — not only to diversify the activities of the Ulkatcho Group of Companies but also to play a critical role in ultimately displacing the use of diesel and generating clean electricity for the community. The Anahim Lake Solar Project is truly a model of meaningful public-private-community partnerships (PPCP) for today’s much-needed resource development across Canada — with Multi-Inputs Area Development (MIAD) through blended financing.”
Al-Nashir Jamal
Chairman of the Board, Ulkatcho Group of Companies
The project also includes the construction of new access roads and paths, together with investments in the control and monitoring of the new facility, fire management and security.
This is how Canada becomes a clean energy superpower — by working with Indigenous partners, reducing emissions and investing in nation-building infrastructure that delivers economic and environmental results.
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $4,957,168 in this project through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program (CERRC) and $11,880,750 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of British Columbia is investing $2,376,150, the Ulkatcho First Nation is contributing $818,300 and the Community Energy Diesel Reduction program and B.C. Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative, which are administered by the BC New Relationship Trust and funded by the federal and B.C. governments, are contributing $1,765,800 and $290,740 respectively.
- The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program provides funding for renewable energy demonstration, deployment and capacity-building projects to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada.
- The Green Infrastructure Stream helps build greener communities by contributing to climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting renewable technologies.
Associated Links
- Ulkatcho First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- Ulkatcho First Nation
- BC Hydro – Anahim Lake Station Upgrade
- 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy
- Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
- Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative
- Green Infrastructure Stream
