Penn Energy - Edwardsburgh Morrisburg-1 Solar PV Facility, Ontario, Canada

Penn Energy - Edwardsburgh Morrisburg-1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 9.3 MW, it is a medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into Ontario's grid. The facility is owned and operated by Edwardsburgh Solar Farm Partnership and has been operational since its commissioning. The facility operates under Ontario's feed-in tariff (FIT) program, which was established to promote renewable energy development in the province. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels, and this facility contributes to Ontario's renewable energy targets. The province has a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) that aims to increase clean energy generation, and projects like this support grid decarbonization. Environmentally, the facility displaces greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise come from fossil fuel generation. Solar farms require land for panel arrays but have low operational emissions. The electricity generated helps meet local demand and supports Ontario's transition to a low-carbon energy system. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts while providing community benefits.

The facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Ontario, where agriculture and natural landscapes dominate. Solar PV installations like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. The region's climate provides adequate solar insolation for efficient energy generation, and the facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to Canada's climate goals.