Hurricane Resilient Solar Electric Canopy

Hi, my name is Derrick Garland. I am the founder of Terrasol Energy International based in Pitt Meadows BC Canada. I am fundraising to build the first-ever Hurricane resilient solar electric canopy that is built entirely of sustainable composite materials. The main purpose of building and installing this type of canopy is survivability during a major weather event and to provide electricity for communication, fresh water makers and lighting immediately after. The rest of the year it is providing shade and renewable energy to the local grid producing revenue. The Engineering was completed at UBC Okanagan with ongoing testing and refinement as we proceed. It has been designed to withstand Cat 5 hurricane winds and complete submersion in salt water. It will not rust or corrode like steel or aluminum. We are planning on building the prototype in Pitt Meadows this fall and installation in the Bahamas in July 2024.