Company Description

Aslan Renewables is a modular hydro company based in Prince Edward Island developing modern hydro systems designed to reactivate existing water infrastructure. As the company prepared to scale into British Columbia, it needed a clearer commercialization strategy for a market with a distinct utility, regulatory, and partnership landscape.

Challenge

Aslan was entering a new market with a complex utility environment led by BC Hydro, a fragmented non-dilutive funding landscape, and a need for a thoughtful First Nations partnership strategy. The company also needed clear materials that could communicate the opportunity in a way that made sense to Indigenous economic development corporations and other prospective partners.

What We Did

ClimateDoor helped Aslan build its BC market entry playbook from the ground up. We mapped the provincial utility and regulatory landscape, identified relevant non-dilutive funding pathways, and developed a First Nations partnership strategy centered on Indigenous economic development corporations. We also created outward-facing materials to communicate the opportunity and benefits to Nations in a more accessible and commercially relevant way.

Beyond strategy, ClimateDoor assembled an expert roundtable through its ambassador network, including the former head of Clean Energy BC and specialists in virtual power plants and virtual power purchase agreements. We also supported grant applications, conducted outreach to 100 stranded dams across Canada, and opened conversations with BC Hydro, TELUS, and multiple First Nations across British Columbia.

Impact

• BC market entry strategy and commercialization playbook developed
• First Nations partnership strategy created, focused on Indigenous economic development corporations
• Partner-facing materials developed to communicate the opportunity and benefits clearly
• Expert roundtable assembled with senior sector advisors, including the former head of Clean Energy BC
• Grant applications supported across multiple non-dilutive pathways
• Outreach conducted to 100 stranded dam opportunities across Canada
• Introductions advanced with BC Hydro, TELUS, and multiple First Nations across British Columbia
• Clear roadmap established for BC commercialization as technology readiness advances

Outcome

ClimateDoor helped Aslan move from early BC ambition to a clearer, more executable market entry path. The result was a stronger partnership strategy, more credible regional positioning, and a live set of relationships and opportunities the company can continue advancing as its technology readiness matures.