Overview
Ingersoll 1 is a 9.5 MW solar PV facility in Ontario, Canada, owned by Fiera Solar Ingersoll 1 LP. It contributes to Ontario's renewable energy capacity under the province's feed-in tariff program.
Ingersoll 1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located near Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 9.5 MW, it is a small to medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into Ontario's grid. The facility is owned by Fiera Solar Ingersoll 1 LP and is currently operational. The facility operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy Act and the province's feed-in tariff (FIT) program that has supported renewable energy development. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels, and Ingersoll 1 contributes to Canada's growing solar capacity, which has been expanding due to declining costs and supportive policies. Ingersoll 1 plays a role in diversifying Ontario's energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's output helps meet local electricity demand and supports provincial renewable energy targets. Its location in agricultural Southern Ontario reflects the typical siting of solar farms on non-arable land, minimizing land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with a temperate climate and moderate solar insolation, typical for Southern Ontario. Solar PV installations like Ingersoll 1 have low operational emissions but require land for panel arrays. In agricultural areas, careful siting can minimize impact on prime farmland. The facility supports Ontario's transition to a low-carbon grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Ingersoll 1 is located near Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 43.0880 N, -80.8462 W.
Ingersoll 1 has a capacity of 9.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Ingersoll 1 is owned by Fiera Solar Ingersoll 1 LP, a subsidiary of Fiera Infrastructure, which manages renewable energy assets.
Ontario's renewable energy development has been supported by the Green Energy Act and feed-in tariff programs, which provided long-term contracts for solar and other renewables.
Ingersoll 1 adds 9.5 MW of solar capacity to Ontario's grid, helping Canada progress toward its goal of achieving 90% non-emitting electricity by 2030.