Skyfire Energy

What Skyfire Energy does

SkyFire Energy Inc. is a Calgary-headquartered, employee-owned solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm founded in 2001 by David Kelly, Tim Schulhauser, and David Vonesch, operating as Western Canada's largest solar contractor with approximately 200 employee-owners across five offices (Calgary, Edmonton, West Kelowna, Victoria, Cumberland). The company designs and installs grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaic systems across residential, commercial, industrial, utility-scale, and specialized verticals including agriculture, oil & gas, Indigenous communities, and home builders, with cumulative installed capacity of 230+ MWp across more than 9,000-10,000 projects in 8 provinces and territories.

The product portfolio spans three core offerings — Residential Solar, Commercial Solar, and Utility-Scale Solar — supported by Battery Energy Storage Systems (including Tesla Powerwall), 24/7 Operations & Maintenance with 2+ GWp of utility-scale solar and BESS serviced (252 MWp across 14 projects under full-scope O&M contracts as of September 2025), and Engineering & Consulting services for projects up to 120 MW. Revenue is generated through project-based EPC contracts, recurring O&M subscriptions, and professional engineering services, with go-to-market executed via direct consultative sales through the five physical offices, website-driven free consultations, and home-show exhibitions. The business is Certified B Corporation, Net Zero and COR certified, a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, and an exclusive Western Canadian member of the Amicus Solar Co-op; the January 2026 acquisition of Hakai Energy Solutions added Vancouver Island, coastal BC, and remote-community reach plus microgrid and large-scale off-grid capabilities. No venture capital or private equity ownership is disclosed; the firm is entirely employee-owned with CEO David Vonesch serving on the CanREA board.

Name

Skyfire Energy

Legal name

SkyFire Energy Inc.

Website

https://skyfireenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkyFire Energy is Western Canada's largest employee-owned solar EPC firm, designing and installing residential, commercial, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems plus battery storage across 8 provinces from 5 offices, serving ~200 employee-owners since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Energy Storage Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB), Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG), Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Commercial solar installation
• Utility-scale solar projects
• Battery energy storage
• Solar operations maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction): Design and installation of grid-connected and off-grid solar PV systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for system installation.
2. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Ongoing maintenance services including preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, system monitoring, inverter servicing, module and BESS maintenance, medium/high voltage maintenance. Revenue from contracted O&M agreements.
3. Engineering & Consulting Services: Comprehensive solar PV engineering and consulting including feasibility studies, performance modeling, project development services, independent engineering reviews, owner's representative services, and construction oversight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SkyFire Energy designs, engineers, procures, and constructs grid-connected and off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, industrial, utility-scale, municipal, and Indigenous customers across Western and Northern Canada. The company also delivers battery energy storage systems (BESS) including Tesla Powerwall, and provides recurring operations and maintenance (O&M) services covering more than 2 GWp of utility-scale solar and storage assets.

Product overview

SkyFire Energy is Western Canada's leading solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar and energy storage solutions. The product portfolio includes three core offerings: Residential Solar (systems for homeowners), Commercial Solar (solutions for businesses), and Utility-Scale Solar (large-scale installations exceeding 1 MW). Supporting these core segments, the company provides Battery Storage solutions including Tesla Powerwall for residential and larger BESS for commercial/utility applications, as well as Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services managing over 2 GWp of utility-scale assets, and Engineering & Consulting services for project development up to 120 MW. The portfolio also includes specialized vertical offerings such as Solar for Agriculture, Solar for Oil & Gas, Indigenous Solar, and Solar for Home Builders. Following the January 2026 acquisition of Hakai Energy Solutions, the company added microgrid and off-grid capabilities to its existing grid-connected service offerings. The company also offers financing programs through partnerships and government incentive programs. All offerings are delivered through a network of five locations in Calgary (head office), Edmonton, West Kelowna, and Vancouver Island (Victoria and Cumberland), supported by a team of approximately 200 employee-owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hakai Energy Solutions: A British Columbia-based renewable energy company specializing in residential, commercial, and remote off-grid solar installations, retained as a brand following acquisition by SkyFire Energy in January 2026.

Products and services

• Residential Solar Solar PV system design, engineering, procurement, and installation for homeowners, including grid-connected and off-grid options. Targets individual homeowners seeking to reduce utility costs, gain energy independence, and increase home value.
• Commercial Solar Solar EPC services for commercial buildings, warehouses, offices, retail, and industrial facilities. Includes engineering, procurement, construction, and interconnection support to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability goals.
• Utility-Scale Solar Large-scale ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV installations typically exceeding 1 MW, including solar farms, with full EPC and operations and maintenance services for developers, utilities, and municipalities.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Provides backup power, demand-charge management, and grid services to complement solar PV installations.
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Recurring operations and maintenance services including 24/7 monitoring, preventative and reactive maintenance, infrared scanning, I-V curve tracing, inverter servicing, module and BESS maintenance, and medium/high voltage maintenance. As of September 2025, 252 MWp across 14 projects are under full-scope O&M contracts.
• Engineering & Consulting Services Solar PV engineering services for projects up to 120 MW, including feasibility studies, performance modeling using PVSyst, electrical system design, utility interconnection applications, independent engineering reviews, owner's representative services, and construction oversight.
• EV Charging Solutions Electric vehicle charging solutions integrated with solar installations for residential and commercial customers, supporting fleet electrification and home charging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves approximately $49,000 yearly for Town of Okotoks Pason Arena with 459 kW system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Light Up The World (LUTW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian non-profit organization focused on implementing solar projects in remote, underserved communities without electricity access. SkyFire supports through volunteer involvement and technical training.
• Amicus Solar Co-opcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive network of leading North American solar firms. Membership provides access to technical standards, best practices, and industry intelligence at the forefront of the solar industry.
• CanREA (Canadian Renewable Energy Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada's national solar, wind, and battery storage industry association. SkyFire's CEO David Vonesch serves on the CanREA board, providing industry influence and policy input.
• Alberta Cooperative Energy (ACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta's first member-owned retail power and natural gas co-operative focused on supporting renewable energy development. SkyFire's CEO formerly served on the ACE board.
• Solar Energy Society of Alberta (SESA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial solar industry association. SkyFire's Founder David Kelly served on the SESA board for three years.
• ELSE Canada (Emerging Leaders of Solar Energy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting emerging leaders in Canada's solar energy sector. SkyFire supports employee involvement in the organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pivot Energy: Pivot Energy is a US distributed-generation solar developer and EPC firm focused on commercial, community solar, and utility-scale projects with in-house O&M. Comparable go-to-market (community/municipal, C&I, utility) and recurring services model.
• ReVision Energy: ReVision Energy is an employee-owned US solar EPC and O&M firm serving residential, commercial, and institutional customers in the Northeast. Highly comparable on employee-ownership structure, multi-segment EPC + services model, and mission-driven B Corp-style positioning.
• PCL Construction (Solar): PCL is one of Canada's largest general contractors and operates a solar EPC division serving commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. As a Canadian-headquartered EPC with national reach, it is the most direct in-country comparable to SkyFire's EPC business.
• Borrego Solar: Borrego Solar is a US-based commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and O&M provider with a similar full-stack model (development, EPC, and long-term operations). Highly comparable to SkyFire in customer mix (commercial, industrial, public sector) and emphasis on recurring O&M revenue.
• Sullivan Solar Power: Sullivan Solar Power is a US-based residential, commercial, and utility solar EPC firm with a similar multi-segment installation model and in-house engineering and installation capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Innergex Renewable Energy: Innergex is a Canadian renewable energy IPP operating hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities across North America. Comparable as a Canadian renewables operator with long-term recurring revenue contracts, though at a much larger and more diversified scale.
• EDF Renewables Canada: EDF Renewables is a major global renewable energy developer with utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects in Canada. Overlaps with SkyFire on utility-scale solar EPC and BESS, but operates at materially larger scale and across broader geographies.

Regional players

• BluEarth Renewables: BluEarth Renewables is a Canadian privately held renewable energy developer and operator focused on wind, solar, and storage across Canada. Comparable as a Canadian-headquartered renewables developer/operator, though with less residential exposure than SkyFire.
• Elemental Energy: Elemental Energy is a Canadian renewable energy developer with utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects across Western Canada. Overlaps with SkyFire's utility-scale and Indigenous community project work but does not operate in residential or C&I EPC.

Others

• CED Greentech (Solar Division): CED Greentech is a large North American distributor of solar PV, storage, and EV charging equipment serving installers and EPCs. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, supplying the same residential and C&I solar supply chain that SkyFire draws from.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SkyFireEnergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skyfire-energy-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/skyfireenergy

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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