Overview
Aria is a 9 MW solar PV facility in Ontario, Canada, owned by Concord Aria Partnership. It contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity under Canada's clean energy transition.
Aria is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 9 megawatts. The plant is owned by Concord Aria Partnership and is currently operational. Ontario's solar sector has grown significantly, supported by provincial renewable energy targets and federal incentives under Canada's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. The facility uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 9 MW, Aria falls into the small-to-medium scale for solar farms in Canada. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy Act and participation in the Independent Electricity System Operator's (IESO) procurement programs. Aria's electricity is fed into Ontario's grid, helping to displace fossil fuel generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV facilities like Aria play a role in diversifying Canada's energy mix and supporting local clean energy jobs. The plant's location in Ontario benefits from the province's solar irradiation levels suitable for efficient generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Aria require land for panel arrays, which can impact local ecosystems and land use. In Ontario, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or marginal lands, necessitating careful planning to minimize habitat disruption. The facility's operation avoids air emissions and water consumption typical of thermal power plants, contributing to local air quality and water conservation.
Frequently asked questions
Aria is located in Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 44.6290, -79.8493.
The Aria solar plant has a capacity of 9 megawatts (MW).
The Aria solar facility is owned by Concord Aria Partnership.
Solar PV in Ontario operates under the province's Green Energy Act and procurement programs by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), aligned with Canada's federal clean energy targets.
Solar PV reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports Canada's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with Ontario targeting a clean electricity grid.