Hedgehog Technologies has been recognized for not one, but two awards at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards.
The Vancouver-based multidisciplinary engineering firm received the Canadian Consulting Engineer Award of Excellence and the Building a Better Canada Award for their work on the Haida Nation 2 MW Solar Array and Microgrid.
Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, is home to the Haida Nation, an Indigenous community with a rich culture and history deeply connected to the land and sea.
Hedgehog partnered with the Haida Nation on a bold, complex project: building a 2 MW solar array and microgrid controller along the Masset airport runway.
To facilitate this, the Haida Nation created the Tll Yahda Energy corporation in a ground-breaking partnership between Old Massett Village Council, Skidegate Band Council, and the Council of Haida Nation. Through intensive training, mentorship, and job creation, local community members brought this solar project to life.
Despite the technical challenges, the Haida Nation’s determination pushed the project forward, creating jobs, promoting local expertise, and paving the way for energy independence on future initiatives.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these awards, which reflect not only the technical complexity of the project but also the dedication and vision of the Haida Nation. This solar array and microgrid are more than just a renewable energy solution—they represent a step toward energy sovereignty, job creation, and the empowerment of local communities,” shared Dr. Michael Wrinch, CEO of Hedgehog Technologies, regarding the accololades.