WebMay 21, 2024 · Deputy Premier and Minister of Economic Development and Transportation David Akeeagok, left, and Qulliq Energy Corp. president Bruno Pereira pose with federal Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan at the Iqaluit power plant after an announcement of more than $18.6 million in federal infrastructure funding May 21. WebMay 23, 2024 · Since Nunavut’s energy corporation installed 11 panels along the side of its Iqaluit power plant in March 2016, the installation has produced 6,047 kilowatt hours of energy. Just over two years into the pilot, the panels have saved roughly $1,350 in fuel costs, or about 1,430 litres of fuel, the agency said.
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WebMay 23, 2024 · An employee of the Qulliq Energy Corp. enters the Iqaluit power plant in March 2016, shortly after the 11 solar panels were installed on the side of the building. ... Since Nunavut’s energy corporation installed 11 panels along the side of its Iqaluit power plant in March 2016, the installation has produced 6,047 kilowatt hours of energy. WebSep 25, 2024 · Iqaluit burns about 16 million litres of diesel a year to produce electricity. That's enough diesel to fill more than six Olympic swimming pools. The $26,000 system was subsidized by the Nunavut... improving personal growth
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WebOur Minister The Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) as well as a member of the Cabinet (or Executive Council) of the Government of Nunavut. The Cabinet is selected by Members of the Legislative Assembly from within their own ranks. WebFeb 22, 2024 · The first grid-integrated renewable energy installation in Nunavut came with a hefty price tag, but the Qulliq Energy Corp.’s pilot solar project has started to produce results. Since Nunavut’s energy corporation installed 11 panels along the side of its Iqaluit power plant in March 2016, the installation has produced 6,047 kilowatt hours ... WebApr 3, 2024 · A new Qulliq Energy Corp. power plant in Cape Dorset, tucked away about two kilometres from the downtown core, is not only quieter for the community and more reliable, but also cleaner. Since opening in December 2024, the new plant has been in the process of slowly replacing one of the oldest diesel power plants in the territory. lithium battery life expectancy