About Natural Forces Solar
We live our values
Our mission is to enable our clients to participate in the green energy revolution and achieve energy independence. In order to accomplish these goals, we provide our clients with innovative, robust, and cost-effective renewable energy systems that will help combat climate change, enhance resiliency, and create enduring value.
Our core values
Safety
The safety of our team, our clients, our subcontractors, and the general public is our #1 priority. Our team is constantly looking for new ways to improve safety on our project sites.
Trust
Trust in our clients, in our team, in our equipment providers, and in our subcontractors.
Flexibility
Flexibility in how we approach the design & deployment of each project. Flexibility to adapt to changes in client goals, technological advancements, regulations & best practices.
Continuous Improvement
We are always looking for new ways to improve the design & deployment of each project to consistently deliver cost-effective, long-lasting renewable energy systems in a competitive, fast moving sector.
Our core values
Safety
The safety of our team, our clients, our subcontractors, and the general public is our #1 priority. Our team is constantly looking for new ways to ensure safety on our projects.
Trust
Trust in our clients, in our team, in our equipment providers, and in our subcontractors.
Flexibility
Flexibility in how we approach the design & deployment of each project. Flexibility to adapt to changes in client goals, technological advancements, regulations & best practices.
Continuous Improvement
We are constantly looking for new ways to improve the design & deployment of each project to consistently deliver cost-effective, long-lasting renewable energy systems in a competitive, fast moving sector.
Meet our team
Natural Forces Solar is a highly skilled and dedicated team of renewable energy professionals. Guided by our mission and our core values, we are committed to providing clients with top-tier service from concept to completion. Guided by our Core Values, we seek in all we do, at every level of our business, to provide clean, renewable energy to our clients.
John Brereton
Director
John has successfully built and managed high-performing teams throughout his career, and now contributes his expertise to support the operational excellence of our team.
Robert Apold, P.Eng
Director
Robert has successfully commercialized over 400 MW of renewable energy projects to date and utilizes this experience to help support the business development activities of our team.
Roby Douglas, P.Eng
President
Roby has successfully built, grown and managed companies throughout his career and utilizes this experience to ensure our projects are appropriately resourced and that our team members are well-equipped to deliver on our commitments to our clients.
Ryan Gallant, P.Eng
Project Manager
Ryan has aided in the development, design, and construction of over 60 renewable energy projects to date and utilizes this experience to manage the detailed design and construction phases of our projects.
Neil Lewis
Project Manager
Neil has over 15 years of electrical infrastructure project management experience and utilizes this experience to ensure our projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget.
Robert Sweet, EIT
Project Manager
Robert has over 5 years of business & operations management experience and utilizes this experience to manage our subcontractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants to ensure our projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget.
Ali Merchant, EIT
Project Coordinator
Ali works closely with our clients, vendors, and subcontractors to coordinator the successful delivery of our utility-scale projects.
Justis Stevens
Junior Construction Supervisor
Justis works closely with our clients, vendors, and subcontractors to coordinate the successful delivery of our Cape Breton Island projects.
Kent Noonan, MREM
Business Development Associate
Kent has aided in the development, design, and construction of over 5 MW of renewable energy projects to date and utilizes this experience to coordinate the development and funding of new projects.
Nathan Dunn, EIT
System Design Lead
Nathan utilizes his electrical engineering skills and design experience to value engineer and optimize our system designs to provide maximum value to our clients.
Isaiah Reade, EIT
System Designer
Isaiah utilizes his mechanical engineering skills and design experience to support the development and design of our solar PV systems projects.
Patrick Deveaux
Lead Installer
Patrick has over 5 years of solar installation experience and utilizes this experience to ensure that our systems are installed safely and with the utmost attention to detail.
Vladyslav Ovdiienko
Project Coordinator
Vlad utilizes his electro-mechanical engineering background and experience to coordinate the design and construction of our projects.
Kate McFarlane
Health & Safety Coordinator
Kate leverages her 10+ years of health & safety experience to ensure all of our projects are completed according to health & safety best practices and that our team meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements.
Rayanne Lewis
Procurement Coordinator
Rayanne utilizes her procurement expertise to source the best value components for our projects from our vast network of qualified distributors and manufacturers.
Tristan Richard
Operations and Logistics Coordinator
Tristan utilizes his operations and logistics expertise to ensure all of our inventory is accurately tracked, packaged for safe transport, and that materials arrive on time at our project sites.
Patrick Dalton
Accountant
Patrick leverages his 6+ years of finance and accounting experience to provide invaluable financial insights to our team and ensure the financial health of our growing business.
Vanessa Escalona, PMP
Estimator
Vanessa utilizes her previous experience as an Electrical Estimator and years of industry knowledge, to ensure our projects estimations are completed accurately, while on schedule, budget and scope.
Savannah Taylor
Junior System Designer
Savannah leverages her environmental engineering education and her civil engineering experience to support the development and design of our solar PV projects.
Chris Szybunka
Solar Installer
Chris leverages his years of residential and commercial construction experience to help ensure our solar PV projects are installed according to specifications, on time and on budget.
Nathan Scott
Solar Installer
Nathan utilizes his years of solar PV installation and QA/QC experience to ensure our solar PV projects are installed to the highest standards.
Joint Ventures
Eskasoni Renewables is a joint venture between Eskasoni First Nation and Natural Forces Solar. Eskasoni Renewables is a full‐service venture which provides development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations & maintenance services for renewable energy and clean technology projects in Cape Breton. To learn more, please visit eskasonirenewables.ca