Fort Severn First Nation

Fort Severn First Nation from the air (courtesy fortsevernfn.ca)

 

Diesel Generating Station

 

The Fort Severn Diesel Generating Station (DGS) has 3 Generators ranging from 455-1000 kW providing electrical power and distribution for the over 540 (2022) on-reserve residents of the remote, fly-in, Cree speaking community located in Northern Ontario on the shores of Hudson Bay. 

 

Solar Project

 

Fort Severn Solar Project (photo courtesy of Michael Wrinch/Hedgehog Technologies)

 

The 253-kilowatt solar power project was officially connected to Fort Severn First Nation's micro-grid on October 21, 2021 and is reducing the amount of diesel needed to power the community.

Read more about the project here:

northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/aboriginal-businesses

cbc.ca/news/fort-severn-solar

For more information on Fort Severn First Nation visit: here