SkyFire Energy Acquires Hakai Energy Solutions, Expands Solar And Off-Grid Power Reach Across Western Canada

SkyFire Energy Inc, Canada’s largest employee-owned solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) company, has acquired Hakai Energy Solutions, a renewable energy firm based in British Columbia. Hakai is well-known for its expertise in residential and commercial grid-tied solar systems, as well as large remote off-grid solar installations. The acquisition strengthens SkyFire Energy’s position as Western Canada’s most comprehensive renewable energy provider, extending its reach across Vancouver, Vancouver Island, coastal British Columbia, and remote communities.

Together, the combined teams of SkyFire Energy and Hakai Energy Solutions now include approximately 200 employees, offering extensive experience in designing and constructing residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The acquisition allows SkyFire Energy to build on Hakai’s technical expertise in deploying large off-grid power systems in challenging environments. The unified team will continue to serve communities across Western Canada while expanding access to resilient solar, microgrid, and battery storage solutions.

SkyFire Energy has long relied on its employee-ownership model, which remains a core part of the company’s culture and success. Local ownership ensures decisions reflect regional needs and are guided by people invested in long-term community outcomes. Integrating Hakai Energy Solutions strengthens this model, expanding the network of employee-owners to the Comox Valley and Victoria, while maintaining strong connections with local communities.

Leaders from both companies highlighted the complementary nature of the acquisition. David Vonesch, President and CEO of SkyFire Energy, said that Hakai Energy’s expertise in off-grid and microgrid systems complements SkyFire’s strengths in commercial, industrial, utility-scale, and residential solar projects. He emphasized that the combined, locally employee-owned organization is committed to “building energy for good.” Jason Jackson, CEO of Hakai Energy Solutions, noted that joining SkyFire Energy enables the team to accelerate the renewable energy transition while extending access to clean, reliable power throughout Western Canada.

The acquisition expands SkyFire Energy’s capabilities and geographic presence across British Columbia, including Vancouver Island and coastal communities. Key services now include large-scale remote and off-grid power systems, solar-powered microgrids and community energy solutions, commercial and industrial EPC services including solar and storage, residential solar and battery installations, and comprehensive O&M of commercial and utility-scale solar and battery systems.

Clients and partners are expected to benefit from enhanced warranty support and services, expanded access to commercial and industrial battery energy storage, broader offerings for both grid-connected and off-grid energy systems, and a larger, more resilient organization grounded in shared values, technical expertise, and community partnership. Through this acquisition, SkyFire Energy is now positioned to provide the most comprehensive solar, microgrid, and off-grid energy solutions in Western Canada, while retaining Hakai’s experienced workforce and maintaining the strong local relationships they have built across coastal and remote regions of British Columbia.