Understand your energy. Reduce your energy. Produce your energy.
Solaré Canada Inc. is indigenous-owned and operated and a proud member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Since 1982, CCAB has fostered sustainable business relations between First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and Canadian business.
As a Certified Aboriginal Business, Solaré believes in bringing indigenous ventures to the forefront of Canada’s economy. We understand the indigenous business context and work to drive opportunities that offer mutual benefit for our partners and the communities we serve.
THE SOLARE STORY
Established in 2013, Solaré Canada Inc. is an award-winning energy solutions company empowering clients to understand their energy needs, reduce energy consumption, and experience the benefits of producing their own energy.
The Solaré team has developed and managed various innovative projects across Western Canada, advancing the fields of renewable energies, waste management, municipal development and engineering. Solaré was instrumental in delivering the Alberta Government’s Indigenous energy programs, including the Community Energy, Energy Retrofit, Solar and Green Employment programs, which saw the successful implementation of millions of dollars of investment into the province’s Indigenous communities. We’ve leveraged those achievements to expand into other markets and help clients meet sustainability targets and recover significant savings on energy costs.
We work very closely with our clients and partners and value the relationships that have created our exceptional network of like-minded individuals and businesses. Through these partnerships we can offer our clients the most comprehensive and beneficial service possible.
Established in 2013, Solaré Canada Inc. is an award-winning energy solutions company empowering clients to understand their energy needs, reduce energy consumption, and experience the benefits of producing their own energy.
The Solaré team has developed and managed various innovative projects across Western Canada, advancing the fields of renewable energies, waste management, municipal development and engineering. Solaré was instrumental in delivering the Alberta Government’s Indigenous energy programs, including the Community Energy, Energy Retrofit, Solar and Green Employment programs, which saw the successful implementation of millions of dollars of investment into the province’s Indigenous communities. We’ve leveraged those achievements to expand into other markets and help clients meet sustainability targets and recover significant savings on energy costs.
We work very closely with our clients and partners and value the relationships that have created our exceptional network of like-minded individuals and businesses. Through these partnerships we can offer our clients the most comprehensive and beneficial service possible.
With leading edge awareness for technical innovation and an emphasis on customer service, we will continue to evolve by challenging ourselves and the status quo, and maintain the highest standards of excellence and safety. We are ready to meet the rapid expansion of the energy conservation, solar and waste-to-energy fields and will play a significant role in sustainable growth and the energy transition in Alberta and across Canada.
VISION
To support and advance the transition to a renewable energies future.
MISSION
As a trusted sustainability partner, Solaré Canada Inc. provides clients with the tools, processes and technologies required for energy savings and production. We bring our clients and partners together toward a common goal of sustainable growth.
VALUES
- Social Responsibility: We are committed to energy innovation that benefits all of society. Our way of being as an organization is enriched by giving back.
- Partnerships: We find meaningful ways to engage and build genuine relationships with our clients, partners and community.
- Innovation: Continuously evolving with new ideas and technical innovation will keep us at the leading edge of progress.
- Integrity: We are accountable to our clients through a high standard of service. Excellence, due diligence and reliability will continue to enhance our reputation.
MEET OUR FAMILY
Expertise Project and business management, community engagement, partnerships, corporate strategy, procurement
Bio Founder of Solaré Canada, Rik Kaminsky leads the corporation as President. His gift of cultivating powerful professional networks underlies the company’s success in meeting customer’s needs. He’s fostered and leveraged a lifetime of meaningful relationships to bring necessary expertise to the table and provide broader access to information, robust problem-solving capacity and a group of trusted people aligned in a shared vision.
Four years in the Canadian Navy as a sonar operator shaped a strong foundation for Rik’s personal discipline and values. The drive he gleaned from that experience would carry forward into an innovative career in various fields and start-ups. After years as an oil field operator gaining international experience in India and the US, Rik co-founded Drill-Tek, a technology firm manufacturing down-hole electronics for the directional drilling industry, a company that still thrives today.
In 2013, Rik co-founded Solaré Canada and transitioned to the renewable energy sector. He saw an opportunity to help change the way we use energy, knowing there was a better and more affordable way to power our world. Working to implement the Alberta Government’s Indigenous Climate Leadership Initiative immersed him in his indigenous culture and nurtured the traditional knowledge that supports a sustainable future.
Over the years, Rik’s positions as Chair and Director of the Spruce Grove and District Chamber of Commerce has allowed him to engage in and influence business at the municipal level and support policy creation for the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This involvement has reinforced his belief in the strength of community and collaboration.
Expertise The design, implementation and monitoring of largescale waste management programs, government affairs, municipal relationships, contract management
Bio As a serial entrepreneur that thrives on innovation and embraces change, Lorenzo Donini, Chief Executive Officer at Solaré Canada, has succeeded in both the waste management and renewable energy fields. Inspired by a passion for more sustainable waste management processes, he drew on his Bachelor of Science degree to start Ever Green Ecological Services, a business he
developed and led for over a decade before it was acquired by a large conglomerate. The experience cultivated his extensive knowledge in facility and program design, engineering and operations, with a focus on material recovery and processing for multi-stream municipal residential waste collection. Later in his career with GFL Environmental, he expanded on that knowledge to support large project and client acquisition, government affairs and municipal relationships, and drove strategic planning to deliver on priorities. His accomplishments in the waste arena supported his role as Vice Chair of the Recycling Council of Alberta, where he aligned well with the organization’s mission to promote, facilitate and advocate for a circular economy in Alberta.
Driven to expand into other environmental sectors, Lorenzo moved into the renewable energy field, where he was involved in all aspects of growing Ever Star Renewables, a solar provider that specializes in the design, supply and installation of solar power systems for residential, commercial and municipal clients. He now brings his expertise in procurement, planning, construction and financial models for solar systems to assist Solaré Canada clientele.
Lorenzo’s commitment to excellence extends deeper still into his personal life. At a young age he pursued an advanced diploma program to obtain an International Baccalaureate, and in 2019, his uncompromising discipline won him 6th place in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. His background exemplifies a rare level of dedication to personal and professional growth, with a motivation to deliver a positive impact in everything he does.
Expertise Customer relations and support, communications, reporting, scheduling
Bio A Bachelor of Commerce graduate, Tamara Peterson brings her sharp business acumen and project management skills to the Solaré Canada team. Her background in waste management and renewable energies developed her strong understanding of clients’ needs. As Manager for GFL Environmental, she oversaw the logistics of waste management and offered critical municipal support. Tamara played
an integral role in developing GFL’s new organics program, being responsible for project management, client relations and communications.
In the renewables arena, Tamara assisted in managing over 1.5 MW of solar PV supply and installation in just two years, and has gained essential skills in PV design and energy modelling. She obtained an Alternative Energy Diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), and was School Board Member and Senator for NAIT as well. Her new role as Office Manager with Solaré Canada will emphasize project management, communications, procurement, and scheduling.
Expertise Operational strategies, project installation and maintenance, budgeting, achievement of key performance indicators
Bio Stephen Peterson, Director of Operations at Solaré Canada, brings strong leadership and operational ingenuity to the industry. The youngest person to earn a Red Seal Certification in mechanics, he entered the business world as Co-owner and Lead Operations Manager of I & S Truck and Trailer, a large fleet services company. There he managed a fleet of hundreds of heavy duty vehicles
and equipment and mentored a robust team of technicians and apprentices. He moved on to Ever Green Ecological Services, which was later acquired by GFL Environmental, as Mechanical Operations Manager to oversee the specialized fleet for the entire company.
His solutions-based discipline and “can-do” approach, combined with his extensive training and experience with specialized equipment, expanded Stephen’s career further into the waste management field. In the role of Director of Operations at GFL Environmental, Stephen has complete oversight of the operations of two waste transfer stations and material recovery facility. Seeing projects through from design to construction and implementation has honed his skills in project management and his ability to meet and exceed key performance indicators and achieve success in meeting budget targets in the millions.
Passionate to actively shape more sustainable solutions, Stephen stepped into the renewable energy field to make his mark in a growing market. As Director and Co-owner of Ever Star Renewables, Stephen has brought his expertise in electrical systems to life. His operational strategies have proven to resolve issues with great efficiency, meet aggressive goals and milestones, and build foundational relationships with clients—all of which is critical to customer service at Solaré Canada.
standard for new business and the retention of existing clients within his companies.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Matthew is an asset to Solaré Canada’s customers—his exceptionally caring approach leverages his strong relationships with distributors and manufacturers to
match the varied needs of clients.
Expertise Sales and marketing, business development, project proposals and management, engineering design, service and installations
Bio Arjun Manohar leveraged his BSc in Civil Engineering to excel rapidly in the oil and gas industry, leading teams through small to large scale projects ranging from under $1 million to $155 million, for clients such as Shell, Syncrude and Suncor.
Building on this experience and his drive to give back to the
environment and the communities he worked with, Arjun
transitioned from oil and gas to renewables. After training with the Canadian Solar Institute he began working with one of the largest solar PV contractors in Western Canada as an Operations Manager, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations—project management, business development, accounting, marketing, client relations—and for leading decision-making in the ever-growing solar PV market. He was a key member in the foundations installation scope for the 17 MW Elemental Brooks Solar PV farm, the largest utility scale solar plant in Alberta. An active volunteer with the Solar Energy Society of Alberta, Arjun enjoys teaching and training individuals as part of his ongoing community involvement. As Technical Sales Director with Solaré Canada, Arjun is currently responsible for project and business development and brings his years of technical experience to provide customers with excellent service and cost-effective solutions.
WE ARE TRUSTED ACROSS CANADA
inspired by
OUR VISION
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SUSTAINABILITY
AWARDS
WINNER
PROUD MEMBER OF
PROUD RECIPIENTS OF
- 2017 Eco-Preneur of the Year Award
- 2017 Environmental Stewardship Award
- 2018 Indigenous Award of Distinction
