Highly qualified and diverse

We focus on projects in British Columbia, Canada. Our team is equipped with the qualifications and insurance to properly complete your solar energy project.

 

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Our Team 

Solar Energy Engineer Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson, Founder

  • Master’s Degree in Clean Energy Engineering, UBC

  • Expertise gained over 10 years in UK solar industry

  • Master’s Degree in Quantum Chemistry, Oxford University

  • Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry, UBC

  • Canadian Standards Association Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installer Certificate

  • WorkSafeBC Fall Arrest Training Certificate

  • WorkSafeBC St John Ambulance Occupational First Aid Attendant

Solar Energy Electrician Christopher Newman

Roberto Ledesma, Lead Electrician

  • FSR Certified Electrician

  • Electrical Contractor, Fowlstone Electric

  • Canadian Standards Association Construction Electrician Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Certified

  • WorkSafeBC Fall Arrest Training Certificate

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Knowlton Griffiths, Electrician

  • Canadian Standards Association Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installer Certificate

  • WorkSafeBC Fall Arrest Training Certificate

Professional Engineer Cheryl Nelms

Mariah Smith, Accountant

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, UBC

  • Chartered Accountant, CA

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Batman, Office Dog

  • Husky from the North

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Matthew Smith, Designer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Bath Spa University

 
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Solar Connect Was Born at Oxford University 

Written by the Founder, Jennifer Johnson

I researched greenhouse gases at Oxford University. After understanding that climate change is a major environmental and social challenge of our time, I decided to do something about it. 

While living in England for 10 years, I saw an incredible renewable energy transformation. I was working as a Sales Engineer for a solar energy company in Cambridge and was part of this progressive change, where people were saving money and the planet. The UK is now a global leader with 10% of their power coming from solar energy systems. In fact, 1 out of 8 homes have solar in the UK.

Eight years ago, I moved back to my hometown of Vancouver to complete a Masters of Clean Energy Engineering. It enabled me to vastly improve my engineering and design skills. During my Masters, I worked with EcoSmart on the Tŝilhqot’in National Government 1.25 MW Solar Farm. This is the largest solar energy system in BC. 

After the Engineering Program, I spent time working with BC clean energy experts. For comparison, there is 1 solar energy system for every 30 people in the UK, and there is 1 for every 8,000 people in BC! Even though BC has 30% more sunlight than the UK! Our solar industry is in its infancy and it has a lot of room to grow. This growth has occurred in other countries around the world with similar political, economic, and climate environments. With that said, I believe solar can become a regular source of energy and we can transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

 
 
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