Powering Hope: Solar for Habitat Families

Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is on a mission to make our 2024/2025 Speedvale build project more sustainable and environmentally friendly! We’re raising funds in partnership with the Rotary Clubs to install a solar array that will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also lower long-term energy costs for the families we serve. This ambitious project to unite the goals of building affordable homes and reaching our net-zero commitments will not only set a strong example for how different builders and community partners might come together but will be used across Canada to inform other similar projects, amplifying the impact of your support of this visionary undertaking.

Learn more about this project below; and stay tuned for updates!

about the build

Habitat Guelph Wellington is planning a five-level, condo-style build at 317 Speedvale Avenue East in Guelph that incorporates the proven success of the varied affordability model that sees homes sold to both traditional Habitat families, as well as to families outside of the Habitat model system.


Features for this build include:
• 100% universal design for accessibility
• Proximity to retail, services, schools and recreation
• 48 units
• Rooftop Solar PV – Ballasted System
• Building Integrated Façade Solar PV
• Building Integrated Roof Solar PV

the solar specs

Energy Production:
• ~80kW Rooftop Ballasted PV System
• ~105kW Building Façade PV System

• $31,000/year in energy savings for Habitat Families!

how you can support

A project of this magnitude needs support of all kinds.
• Corporate pledges
• Individual one-time donations
• Monthly giving donations
• Third party event fundraising
• Volunteering

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your support of this initiative.


Ryan Deska
Director, Community Engagement and Development
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington
(519)767‐9752 ext. 40
ryan@habitatgw.ca

To make a donation online, please use the form below.

Yes! I’ll support the Speedvale Solar project!

If you have questions, or would like to discuss your support of this campaign, please contact:

Ryan Deska 
Director, Community Engagement and Development  
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington 
(519)767‐9752 ext. 40
ryan@habitatgw.ca  

our partners

The Kiwi Newton Group has been instrumental in designing this project for maximum community benefit.

The Rotary Club of Guelph is the leading fundraising partner on this project.