About Us
Our Company
Swiftwater has been serving customers since 2005 as a reliable electrical contractor. We have recently expanded our services to include solar, batteries, and generators in the San Juan Islands.
We are committed to providing high-quality solar installations that are tailored to meet our customers' unique energy needs. We understand that each property has its own energy requirements, and we work closely with our customers to design and install solar systems that are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.
We are passionate about solar energy and believe that it is a crucial step towards a sustainable future. As such, we are committed to making solar energy accessible to everyone.
David Nicol, Director
David Nicol has been in the solar industry for 15 years. His family is from Orcas Island but he's worked on solar projects all over the world. He got his start in the nonprofit space working on community solar projects and working as a technical advisor for the United Nations Micro Grid program. He's worked on projects in Ghana, Eritrea, India, Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, and extensively in Washington. He spent two terms as the President of Solar Washington and in June he heads north to Bristol Bay Alaska to run a set net fishing operation.
Will Mulligan, operations manager and electrician
Will Mulligan is a licensed electrician who has been in the solar industry for 8 years occupying many roles. He is originally from Michigan where he studied environmental science and renewable energies at Northern Michigan University. He has worked on solar projects in 10 states, and also works on nonprofit projects in Africa.
Kayaking, wildlife, & adventure is what brought Will to the San Juan islands in 2016 and he has made this place his home. Will also works parttime for the San Juan Community Home Trust, bringing permanently affordable housing to islanders. When you go solar with Swiftwater, Will is going to be the person assessing, preparing, and installing your system for you.