Overview
Midhurst 4 is a 6.5 MW solar PV facility in Ontario, Canada, owned by Met Fiera Solar Midhurst 4 LP. The plant contributes to Ontario's renewable energy capacity under the province's Green Energy Act framework.
Midhurst 4 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Midhurst, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 6.5 megawatts (MW), it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of distributed renewable energy projects in the province. The facility is owned by Met Fiera Solar Midhurst 4 LP and is currently operational, feeding clean electricity into Ontario's grid. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy and Green Economy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan. These policies support renewable energy development through feed-in tariffs and net metering programs. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels, with no emissions during operation. The 6.5 MW capacity places Midhurst 4 in the small-to-medium range for utility-scale solar in Canada. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The plant supports Ontario's goal of increasing renewable energy penetration and grid decarbonization, aligning with Canada's national target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The Midhurst area in Ontario has a temperate climate with moderate solar insolation, suitable for solar PV generation. Solar farms like Midhurst 4 require land for panel arrays, which can affect local ecosystems and land use. However, solar PV has low water consumption and no air emissions during operation, offering environmental benefits over fossil fuels. The facility's location in a rural setting minimizes visual impact on dense urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
Midhurst 4 is located in Midhurst, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 44.4696 N, -79.5615 W.
Midhurst 4 has a capacity of 6.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Midhurst 4 is owned by Met Fiera Solar Midhurst 4 LP, a partnership involved in renewable energy development in Canada.
Solar PV in Ontario is supported by the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, which includes feed-in tariffs and net metering, as well as the province's Long-Term Energy Plan targeting increased renewable energy capacity.
Midhurst 4 contributes to Canada's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 by generating clean electricity from solar power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.