• Representatives of the indigenous people in their visit to Spain were received by the Ambassador of Canada, Jeffrey Marder, and Ecoener’s Chairman, Luis de Valdivia.
• Canada consolidates its position as a strategic market in the company’s growth plan thanks to the development potential of its renewable energies and the legal security it offers.
**La Coruña, 6 November 2025.- ** Ecoener joins forces with the Wet’suwet’en Nation to develop renewable energy projects in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The Wet’suwet’en Nation is an indigenous nation with a rich history, rooted in the Bulkley Valley for over 10,000 years. Their traditional territory covers some 22,000 square kilometres, which is 4% of Spain’s total area. With a population of over 5,000 members, the Wet’suwet’en Nation is led by elected and hereditary chiefs some of whom are here in Spain together with Nation members and youth from their communities. They are here to meet Ecoener owners and operators and to learn how they operate their facilities in Spain.
“The opportunity to enter into international partnerships that align with indigenous values are a priority for the Wet’suwet’en. We are optimistic that the Wet’suwet’en can support and contribute to the development of green and sustainable opportunities for our Nation”, noted Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Madeek (Sherri Green).
“As the elected leadership within the Wet’suwet’en Nation, we are proud to stand together with our hereditary chiefs and explore a new partnership with Ecoener. The winds of change are blowing and we’re happy to say they’re blowing in the right direction. This marks a new chapter of sustainable growth that honours our lands, our people, and shared future. Together Stronger”, stated Chief Elgin Cutler.
“The Wet’suwet’en Nation is entering a new era of sustainable development for our people, our economy and our traditional lands. Projects like this are the first of many as we move forward into an exciting new future that strengthens our traditions, brings prosperity to our people and creates new opportunities for the generations to come”, noted Chief Wes Sam.
In Madrid, they met the Ambassador of Canada in Spain, Jeffrey Marder, who noted: “This agreement highlights the possibilities for collaboration and investment with First Nations in Canada, which, in combination with innovation and new clean energy technologies, can have a lasting positive impact both in Canada and around the world”.
Then, the delegation travelled to Galicia, where it was received by Ecoener’s Chairman,** Luis de Valdivia**, who stated: “For Ecoener, this alliance is an opportunity to make progress on environmentally and community-friendly renewable projects. We share with the Wet’suwet’en Nation our vision of sustainable development based on dialogue and collaboration”.
During their multi-day visit, they toured several of Ecoener’s hydroelectric power stations: San Bartolome (La Coruña), Cierves, Arnoya and Peneda (Ourense). The visit will continue on the island of Gran Canaria, where they will stop by the wind and photovoltaic power generation complex in the municipality of San Bartolome de Tirajana, one of the largest in the Canary Islands.
The agreement reinforces Ecoener’s international reach and demonstrates how Galicia can actively contribute to the development of sustainable projects all over the world in collaboration with strategic partners.
Promotion of renewable energy
In response to the province’s growing energy needs and to advance decarbonisation, the Government of British Columbia has launched an ambitious plan to strengthen the electricity system and promote the generation of renewable energy. First Nations in Canada are playing a major role in this initiative by investing in the new energy infrastructure projects.
Of the 18 priority projects identified, the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line is particularly notable. Valued at $6 billion, this infrastructure will be co-owned by several First Nations—including the Wet’suwet’en Nation—, thus consolidating their direct involvement in the region’s energy development.
140 MW wind farm
Ecoener is already working on a renewable energy project in the Canadian province of British Columbia. In December 2024, Ecoener was awarded a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the state-owned company BC Hydro for the construction of a 140 MW wind farm, in partnership with the Lheidli T’enneth First Nation.
Canada has become a strategic market in Ecoener’ long-term growth plan thanks to the development potential of its renewable energies and the legal security it offers.