OUR STORY

Path Forward Together

Malahat Battery Technologies is an Indigenous-led company specializing in the development, design, and assembly of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) tailored for utilities, residential applications, and microgrids across North America. By focusing on clean energy solutions, the company not only supports environmental sustainability but also promotes economic growth within Indigenous communities. A Canadian solution for Energy storage, a partnership between First Nation and Industry.

Mission

Our mission together extends beyond business; it’s a commitment to a Path Forward Together for environmental stewardship and energy independence. We will distribute Battery Storage System Solutions to remote communities and urban centers. Our products are custom designed for each unique storage need for residential to commercial hubs, utility, microgrid and marine infrastructure.

We would like to have the majority of the components and technology developed in Canada.

Partnership

Malahat Nation
Malahat Battery Technologies

2024 – 2025

One Purpose

Malahat Battery Technologies Corp is honored to be stewards of a name deeply rooted in the pristine coastal beauty of southern Vancouver Island, we embody the innovative spirit and resilience of a venerated Coast Salish Indigenous community. We are a company proudly owned 51% by Malahat First Nation and 49% by Energy Plug Technologies Corp.

Malahat Nation

The Malahat Nation, known in their language as MÁLEXEȽ, is a proud Coast Salish Indigenous community and one of the five W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) Nations. Situated between Victoria and Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, their reserve lands are located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, beneath the mountain range commonly known as The Malahat, one of the most sacred sites on southern Vancouver Island. The Malahat Nation is committed to community development, cultural preservation, and economic growth, emphasizing strong leadership and the empowerment of their members. They are actively involved in initiatives that foster sustainability and innovation, including partnerships with industry leaders to establish operations centers within their territory.

GIGA FACTORY

The collaboration between Energy Plug Technologies and the Malahat Nation to establish Canada’s first Indigenous-led gigafactory is poised to significantly boost economic growth and job creation in the region.

The construction of the battery energy storage assembly facility in Mill Bay, British Columbia, is expected to create over 100 local jobs, with a focus on engaging Indigenous workers. This initiative not only provides employment opportunities but also fosters skill development in advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies. The gigafactory aims to produce up to 1 gigawatt-hour of battery energy storage systems annually, catering to residential, commercial, utility, and data center markets across North America. By leveraging British Columbia’s clean energy supply, the facility will contribute to environmental sustainability while enhancing grid stability and resilience. Furthermore, the partnership serves as a model for Indigenous economic development, showcasing how collaborative efforts can lead to shared prosperity and innovation in the clean energy sector.