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
Excellence
Embodies the ability to be at your best when your best is needed, finding joy in challenging situations and striving for competitive greatness.
Trust
Crucial for building strong relations, fostering cooperation and enabling individuals and communities to function effectively.
Adaptability
The ability to adjust to new conditions and changes, embracing flexibility, and learning to thrive in dynamic environments.
Innovative
Always looking for better ways of doing things, learning from successes and failures to forge a new path forward all with a deep hunger for improvement.
Our core values
Excellence
Embodies the ability to be at your best when your best is needed, finding joy in challenging situations and striving for competitive greatness.
Trust
Crucial for building strong relations, fostering cooperation and enabling individuals and communities to function effectively.
Adaptability
The ability to adjust to new conditions and changes, embracing flexibility, and learning to thrive in dynamic environments.
Innovative
Always looking for better ways of doing things, learning from successes and failures to forge a new path forward all with a deep hunger for improvement.
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.
Kyle MacInnis
Director of Business Development
Kyle’s extensive experience in technical sales across the energy, oceanographic equipment, and ocean robotics sectors enables him to deliver valuable insights and innovative solutions. His leadership and technical expertise will help customers achieve their sustainability goals while driving growth in the commercial and industrial solar market.
Souhila Chetouane
Director of Operations
Souhila has led the delivery of high-risk energy projects in challenging environments across four continents and now draws on this experience to enhance the execution of our renewable energy portfolio. She plays a key role in driving operational growth through structured project management and effective team leadership.
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, P.Eng
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, P.Eng
Project Manager
Ali works closely with our clients, vendors, and subcontractors to coordinator the successful delivery of our utility-scale projects.
Vladyslav Ovdiienko, B.Eng
Project Coordinator
Vlad utilizes his electro-mechanical engineering background and experience to coordinate the design and construction of our projects.
Jenna Waugh, B.Sc.
Project Coordinator
Jenna uses her depth of project coordination experience to efficiently manage our solar PV installations. Jenna uses her background to ensure our projects adhere to the highest safety, and quality control standards.
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, P.Eng
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, B.Eng
System Designer
Isaiah utilizes his mechanical engineering skills and design experience to support the development and design of our solar PV systems projects.
Diego Pavisich, M.Sc., B.Eng
System Designer
Diego draws on his deep technical background to complete detailed design work for our projects. He has designed all manner of systems and employs a diverse range of tools to create efficient, cost effective solar PV systems.
Bruce Beveridge
Project Engineer in Training
Bruce specializes in precision mechanical and electronic systems. With a strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on expertise, he focuses on optimizing systems for reliability and efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions, he aims to apply his skills toward a sustainable future.
Abayomi Adewumi, B.Tech, ESET
System Designer
Abayomi has aided in the design and deployment of over 4 MW of solar PV projects and utilizes this experience to increase the support the design and buildability of our solar PV systems.
Kate McFarlane, NSCO
Health & Safety Manager
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.
Jessica Dorton
HSE Coordinator
Jessica supports the Natural Forces team in achieving their safety goals. With a solid background in relationship management and facilitation, as well as experience in training and technology, she excels in problem-solving and effective communication.
Cameron Morrison
Field Services Manager
Cameron leverages his decades of experience training and leading installation and production crews to manage our solar PV installation crews across Atlantic Canada.
Chris Szybunka
Lead 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
Lead 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.
Christian Thomas
Lead Installer
Christian utilizes his knowledge in solar PV installation and quality assurance to ensure our solar PV projects achieve the highest standards
Jesse Meuse
Lead Solar Installer
Jesse brings his enthusiastic presence after years of working with Solar within Nova Scotia and Maine. He looks forward to being a part of making the world a better greener place for future generations.
Lawrence Rivers
Lead Solar Installer
Lawrence utilizes his years of residential and commercial PV installation experience, as well as mechanical and construction knowledge to help ensure our solar PV projects are installed according to specifications, on time and on budget.
Curtis Simon
Solar Installer
Curtis utilizes his solar PV installation and QA/QC experience to ensure our solar PV projects are completed to the highest standards.
Dennis Pictou
Solar Installer
Dennis leverages his expertise in solar PV installation and quality assurance to guarantee that our solar PV projects meet the highest standards.
Maison Stevens
Solar Installer
Maison applies his expertise in solar PV installation and quality assurance to ensure our various solar PV projects are executed to the highest standards.
Volodomyr Sierkov
Solar Installer
Volodomyr draws on his expertise in solar PV installation and quality assurance to ensure our solar PV projects are completed to the highest of standards.
Patrick Dalton
Controller
Patrick leverages his 8+ years of finance and accounting experience to provide invaluable financial insights to our team and ensure the financial health of our growing business.
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 & 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.
Nancy Drakes
Office Administrator
Nancy utilizes her highly organized proactive office administrator role with a demonstrated ability to handle a wide range of administrative tasks with 20 years’ experience.
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
Bayside Renewables is a joint venture between Paqtnkek Mikmaw Nation and Natural Forces Solar. Bayside Renewables is a full service, turnkey renewable energy engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services for renewable energy and clean technology projects. Located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. To learn more, please visit baysiderenewables.ca