quA-ymn Solar

Sector(s)

Clean Power, Indigenous Infrastructure

Location(s)

Central British Columbia

Participation

$35.7 million
(Under construction)

Partner(s)

Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, BluEarth Renewables

Sector(s)

Clean Power, Indigenous Infrastructure

Location(s)

Central British Columbia

Participation

$35.7 million
(Under construction)

Partner(s)

Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, BluEarth Renewables

quA-ymn Solar advances Indigenous ownership in clean energy

15-megawatt solar facility in British Columbia’s interior moves forward

Aerial view of a large construction site featuring solar panels, showcasing the quA-ymn solar project in progress

Government of Canada

The CIB’s $35 million investment into the quA-ymn Solar project, through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), will create more jobs, and provide long term economic benefits to the NNTC and member communities. This marks another important step forward in advancing economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples in BC and across Canada.

The Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada -- on behalf of the Hon. Sean Fraser, Former Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities

BluEarth Renewables

We are proud to reach this important milestone with NNTC and the CIB, as we begin construction on the quA-ymn Solar Project. BluEarth is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the NNTC in the development and operation of the Project, and we look forward to continuing to work with them on this and other opportunities.

Grant Arnold, President & Chief Executive Officer

Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council

This is an important Project for the NNTC and our member Communities and confirms for us that the disciplined and principled approach the NNTC has taken best protects Nlaka’pamux title and rights. We are sending a clear message together that after years of hard work in developing new, creative, recognition-based approaches to land and resource development, combined with deep and respectful relationships, that these are the foundations for how we make decisions together throughout the Nlaka’pamux homeland.

Chief Matt Pasco

Fast facts

Project to produce 15-megawatts of clean power for more than 2,000 homes

100 jobs expected at peak of construction with full-time jobs to support operations

38,000 fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic panels connected to British Columbia’s electricity grid

The CIB is loaning $35 million towards the 15-megawatt, quA-ymn Solar project located 50 kilometres southwest of Kamloops, British Columbia.

The investment alongside the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) and BluEarth Renewables will enable economic participation for NNTC communities and advance long-term financial independence.

quA-ymn Solar is the first Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII) clean power investment to reach financial close in British Columbia.

Benefits of CIB’s Involvement

Through the ICII, we are investing in projects and partnerships which directly benefit Indigenous communities. Financing from the CIB will enable the NNTC ownership in the project, which will provide long-term economic stability for member communities. The province’s grid will benefit from a new sustainable energy resource.

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CIB News Release

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