The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm was made possible through the collaborative efforts of diverse teams whose expertise and coordination brought clean, renewable energy to Saskatoon.
As we celebrate Electrical Worker Week from June 22–28, 2026, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the many skilled people who helped bring the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm to life.
The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm didn’t become a reality because of just one group of people—it happened because many different teams, each with their own unique skills, worked together toward a shared goal: bringing clean, renewable energy to Saskatoon.
The project only succeeds when everyone works together. To start, engineers from several groups helped design how the solar farm would connect safely and smoothly to Saskatoon’s power system. Transmission and Distribution Engineers planned and managed the underground powerline that carries electricity from the solar farm into the city’s grid. They also reviewed drawings and designs from the contractor to ensure everything would work properly.
Protection Engineers made sure the solar farm and the nearby substation worked together safely. They checked protection settings—similar to making sure all the breakers in a house are set properly—and helped test the system before it was turned on.
The Communications Engineering team handled the technology that lets the solar farm send information back to Saskatoon Light & Power. They designed the fibre optic connections and communication systems that allow real-time monitoring. This helps operators see how much power is being made and whether everything is running smoothly.
Meanwhile, the Operations team coordinated work crews and made sure everyone had what they needed. Power Electricians handled wiring, underground cable terminations and fibre optic splicing, while Powerline Technicians installed the transformer and underground cable, and security cameras. Their hands-on work helped turn the designs on paper into real equipment in the ground.
At the same time, Substations, Protection and Communications Engineering teams and SCADA specialists all worked together in the final stages to bring the site online and ensure it was properly connected to the grid.
They tested equipment, adjusted settings, and ensured the control room could see and manage the new renewable energy power source, the first of its kind implemented the utility.
Safety was a top priority. An Occupational Health and Safety Consultant reviewed safety plans and visited the site to make sure workers were safe throughout the construction and commissioning process.
Other teams played important roles, too. Metering staff installed equipment that measures how much electricity the solar farm produces. Stores employees ordered and organized materials, including special parts that aren’t normally kept in stock. Business Support staff helped with purchasing documents, public questions, and record keeping. And Drafting Technologists created detailed maps and drawings, so everyone knew exactly where equipment was placed.
The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm is more than a field of solar panels—it’s a notable example of teamwork. By combining the talents of many different people, Saskatoon built a clean energy project that will benefit the community for decades. Thank you to all the electrical workers who made the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm a reality.
