Renewable energy project to promote solar energy at the new Bayside Travel Centre on Highway 104

Paqtnkek – On behalf of Paqtnkek First Nation’s Bayside Development Corporation, renewable energy developer Natural Forces has secured a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with NS Power Inc. This agreement allows for the sale of renewable energy generated from the proposed 75 kW solar photovoltaic system, which will be located on the roof of the new Bayside Travel Centre at the new Highway 104 interchange at Exit 32-B.

This will be the community’s third renewable energy project, following their successful bid for a similar 20-year Power Purchase Agreement last year for a 72 kW solar system and the Amherst Community Wind Project, which was jointly developed by Natural Forces and the 13 Mi’kmaq Bands of Nova Scotia, including Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.

“Natural Forces and Paqtnkek First Nation have been working together on solar energy projects for the past couple of years and we are pleased to have succeeded in securing a second Power Purchase Agreement!” says Roby Douglas of Natural Forces.

“Our business model focuses on developing renewable energy projects in partnership with organizations and communities across Canada. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work alongside Chief Paul Prosper, Bayside Development Corporation’s CEO Rose Paul, the councilors of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation and the Bayside Travel Cen ...