Northland Power Solar Long Lake - 10 MW Solar PV Facility in Ontario, Canada

Northland Power Solar Long Lake is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility with a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), located in Ontario, Canada. The facility is owned by Northland Power Solar Long Lake LP and is currently operational. As a solar PV installation, it contributes to Canada's renewable energy mix, particularly in the province of Ontario, which has a strong history of solar energy development. The facility operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy Act and the province's Long-Term Energy Plan. Ontario has a feed-in tariff program that has supported the growth of solar energy, and Northland Power Solar Long Lake benefits from this supportive policy environment. The 10 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium category for solar farms, typical for projects developed under provincial renewable energy incentives. Environmentally, the facility generates clean electricity without direct emissions, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV installations like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility supports Ontario's grid with distributed renewable generation, contributing to the province's goal of a low-carbon energy system.

The facility is situated in a region with a mix of forest and agricultural land. Solar PV installations require land clearing and grading, which can affect local habitats. However, the operational phase has minimal water use and no air emissions. The facility's location in Ontario benefits from moderate solar insolation, and its generation helps offset greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants.