Overview
Belleville TS Demorestville is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Ontario, Canada, owned by Sune Demorestville LP. It contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity under Canada's clean energy transition.
Belleville TS Demorestville is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near Belleville, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into Ontario's grid. The facility is owned by Sune Demorestville LP and has been operational, supporting the region's energy mix. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels, and this facility is typical of ground-mounted solar farms in the region. Ontario has a strong solar resource, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and the plant benefits from net metering and feed-in tariff programs that encourage renewable energy development. Environmentally, the Belleville TS Demorestville solar farm displaces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generation, contributing to Canada's climate goals. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though land use for solar arrays can impact local habitats. The facility's location in a rural area near Belleville balances energy production with agricultural land preservation, and it supports grid stability during peak sunlight hours.
Environmental context
The Belleville area in Ontario has a temperate climate with adequate solar insolation for photovoltaic generation. Solar farms like this one require land conversion, which can affect local ecosystems and agricultural use. However, solar PV has a low carbon footprint during operation and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location avoids sensitive habitats and contributes to Ontario's renewable energy targets under the province's climate action plan.
Frequently asked questions
Belleville TS Demorestville is located near Belleville, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 44.0652 N, -77.2579 W.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic power plant.
The facility is owned by Sune Demorestville LP, a renewable energy company operating in Canada.
Ontario's solar PV development is supported by the Green Energy Act, the Long-Term Energy Plan, and feed-in tariff programs that incentivize renewable energy generation.
Solar PV generates electricity without direct emissions, reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants. It also has low water usage and supports Canada's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.