Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson is the Founder and Solar Energy Specialist at Solar Connect Company, based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1 She has 10 years of solar energy engineering experience and founded Solar Connect in 2018.13 Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Economics from the University of British Columbia (UBC), a Master of Science in Physical & Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Oxford, and a Master's degree in Clean Energy Engineering from UBC.12

Career Highlights

• Founded Solar Connect in 2018, focusing on designing and installing solar PV systems across British Columbia12
• Worked on the Tŝilhqot'in First Nation 1.25 MW Solar Farm project during her Master's studies12
• Volunteer Renewable Energy Advisor and National Resource Researcher at David Suzuki Foundation since 20181
• Former Solar Energy Specialist at EcoSmart Foundation Inc.1
• Gained experience in the UK solar industry for over 10 years3

Achievements

• Women4Climate Vancouver Mentee (2019)1
• BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program Finalist (2023)1
• NSERC Summer Research Award recipient (2006)1

Johnson's company, Solar Connect, designs and installs solar energy systems for residential dwellings, helping homeowners generate sustainable energy and become energy self-sufficient.23