The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) recognized outstanding achievements in the solar industry at the fifth annual Game Changer Awards, hosted at Solar Canada 2017 on December 5. The awards recognize the excellence of the many individuals and organizations that have helped the solar energy industry mature by pursuing the path that will lead us to an even brighter future.
For the first year ever, CanSIA assembled a Game Changer Awards Jury, made up of active leaders of renewable energy industry, to carry out the difficult task of selecting the award winners. After much deliberation and consultation, the Jury selected the following winners (click on the name to see project details):
For the first year ever, CanSIA assembled a Game Changer Awards Jury, made up of active leaders of renewable energy industry, to carry out the difficult task of selecting the award winners. After much deliberation and consultation, the Jury selected the following winners (click on the name to see project details):
Remote/Indigenous Solar Project
JAZZ Solar Solutions in partnership with Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Solar Developer of the Year
City of Toronto
Smart Energy Innovation
Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc.
Solar PV Project of the Year
Oxford Properties Group
Solar Service Excellence
Apricity Renewables Inc.
JAZZ Solar Solutions in partnership with Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Solar Developer of the Year
City of Toronto
Smart Energy Innovation
Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc.
Solar PV Project of the Year
Oxford Properties Group
Solar Service Excellence
Apricity Renewables Inc.
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WiRE Woman of Distinction Award for Solar
Partnered with CanSIA, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) presented the Woman of Distinction Award for Solar to Janice Ashworth, General Manager at the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative.
“This year marks the third year of the annual Solar Power Woman of Distinction Award,”, said Joanna Osawe, WiRE Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “Janice’s impressive track record was well received by the adjudication panel.”
All nominees are evaluated on their merits of excellence in leadership, advocacy, research and development, community engagement and efforts to increase the adoption of solar power technologies.
“Janice’s valuable contribution to her community and to the solar sector more broadly is clear,” said Rebecca Black, WiRE Co-Founder. “She represents the leadership that we need as we transition to a sustainable energy future, driven by strong diverse perspectives”.
“This year marks the third year of the annual Solar Power Woman of Distinction Award,”, said Joanna Osawe, WiRE Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “Janice’s impressive track record was well received by the adjudication panel.”
All nominees are evaluated on their merits of excellence in leadership, advocacy, research and development, community engagement and efforts to increase the adoption of solar power technologies.
“Janice’s valuable contribution to her community and to the solar sector more broadly is clear,” said Rebecca Black, WiRE Co-Founder. “She represents the leadership that we need as we transition to a sustainable energy future, driven by strong diverse perspectives”.
ELSE Emerging Solar Leader
The ambition, energy and creativity of the Canada’s young solar professionals ensures our industry continues to move upward. ELSE’s Emerging Solar Leader award celebrates those new to our industry whom have contributed significantly to solar in 2017 and show promise to continue on as future leaders.
After receiving many Emerging Solar Leader applications, ELSE awarded Alexander Palkovsky.
Alexander started his career in the solar energy industry in June of 2015 with Solar Flow Through Funds ("SFF") after finishing his undergrad studies at the Ivey School of Business.
Over his two years and half years with SFF, Alexander brought 31 commercial rooftop projects from FIT contract award to COD, financed nearly $50MM of small FIT projects, and led SFF through the development of the company’s first portfolio of ground-mount projects to a construction-ready stage. By the end of 2017, this aggregate portfolio will amount to nearly 15 MW of solar energy capacity added to Ontario’s electrical grid.
Alexander has recently joined Brookfield Renewable.
After receiving many Emerging Solar Leader applications, ELSE awarded Alexander Palkovsky.
Alexander started his career in the solar energy industry in June of 2015 with Solar Flow Through Funds ("SFF") after finishing his undergrad studies at the Ivey School of Business.
Over his two years and half years with SFF, Alexander brought 31 commercial rooftop projects from FIT contract award to COD, financed nearly $50MM of small FIT projects, and led SFF through the development of the company’s first portfolio of ground-mount projects to a construction-ready stage. By the end of 2017, this aggregate portfolio will amount to nearly 15 MW of solar energy capacity added to Ontario’s electrical grid.
Alexander has recently joined Brookfield Renewable.
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