Overview
Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Ontario, Canada, owned by Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes LP. It contributes to the province's renewable energy capacity under the Green Energy Act.
Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the Rideau Lakes region of Ontario, Canada. The plant is owned by Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes LP and is currently operational, adding to Ontario's renewable energy portfolio. As a medium-scale solar installation, it supports the province's transition to cleaner electricity generation. The facility operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Green Energy and Green Economy Act and the province's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program. These policies have driven significant solar deployment in the region. The 10 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for utility solar projects in Canada, where larger installations can exceed 100 MW. Environmentally, the plant generates zero-emission electricity, displacing fossil fuel-based power and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV systems have minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The Rideau Lakes area benefits from this clean energy source, contributing to local sustainability goals and grid stability.
Environmental context
The Rideau Lakes region in Ontario features a mix of forests, lakes, and agricultural land. Solar PV installations like this one occupy land that could otherwise be used for agriculture or remain natural. However, the environmental impact is relatively low compared to fossil fuel plants, as solar panels produce no air or water pollution during operation. The facility helps reduce reliance on natural gas and coal-fired power in Ontario, supporting provincial climate targets.
Frequently asked questions
Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes is located in the Rideau Lakes region of Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 44.6692 N, -76.2740 W.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant is owned by Northland Power Solar Rideau Lakes LP, a subsidiary of Northland Power Inc., a Canadian renewable energy company.
Solar PV in Ontario operates under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act and the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program, which provide feed-in tariffs and grid access for renewable energy projects.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces air pollution, and has minimal water use. It supports Canada's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.