Renewable Energy Industry Leader Shasta Kadonaga Joins Solas Energy to Drive Expansion of Services in Canada
CALGARY, ALBERTA, February 12, 2025 – Solas Energy, a leader in renewable energy consulting services to support the energy transition, today announced the appointment of renewable industry veteran Shasta Kadonaga as Director of Renewable Energy to support the company’s continued growth in wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems markets in North America. With more than 23 years of experience in the electricity and renewable energy sectors, Ms. Kadonaga brings extensive knowledge and leadership expertise to Solas Energy’s expanding Canadian operations.
In her new role, Ms. Kadonaga will oversee the technical, development, construction, and operational aspects of Solas Energy Canada’s renewable energy projects. She joins the Canadian team after a distinguished career at TransAlta Corporation, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Services. Her deep understanding of construction, operations, maintenance, project management, and strategic planning makes her an invaluable asset to support the company’s clients in the development, construction, and operation of projects to support the energy transition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shasta to our team,” shared Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO – Solas Energy – Canada. “Together with Shasta’s appointment, we are formally launching our services for owner’s engineering, construction management, and operations support across Canada. Shasta’s extensive leadership experience and technical expertise in renewable energy will be invaluable as we continue to scale our presence in Canada. Her strategic approach and industry insights align perfectly with our vision for accelerating the energy transition.”
Throughout her career, Ms. Kadonaga has played a pivotal role in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects. Her leadership in navigating the complexities of energy markets and project execution has made her a respected figure in the industry. “Shasta’s new position underscores our commitment to attracting top talent as Solas Energy expands its support for renewable energy projects in North America,” added Evelyn Carpenter, President and CEO – Solas Energy – US. “Shasta’s passion for clean energy, combined with her proven track record, will further strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that drive long-term environmental and economic benefits to Solas Energy’s clients across Canada.”
About Solas Energy
Solas Energy leads the renewable energy industry with comprehensive strategy and consulting services to support the energy transition throughout the US and Canada. The company’s expertise spans the development and management of utility-scale projects involving wind, solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and zero-emission vehicle mobility. Since 2009, Solas Energy has served as a trusted partner for project development, construction management, and climate change advisory services, supporting over 115 GW of renewable energy projects. The company provides its clients with the technical expertise needed to effectively mitigate the risks associated with complex engineering, financing, contracting, and other operational challenges of large-scale renewable energy and navigating the intricacies of climate change policy. Solas Energy maintains offices in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. More information about the company can be found at https://solasenergy.com.
CONTACT:
Solas Energy – Canada
Paula McGarrigle
+1-403-454-9463
Solas Energy – US
Evelyn Carpenter
+1-619-261-5663