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EDF Commissions 23.4-MW Arnprior Solar Plant

January 14, 2010 | 3 Comments

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Brunswick, Canada [RenewableEnergyWorld.com] EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles has commissioned the 23.4-megawatt (MW0 Arnprior Solar plant in Ontario, Canada. This project is the first major solar installation undertaken by EDFEN in Canada.

This facility has been developed on two adjacent properties as part of the Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program, and benefit from a feed-in tariff for twenty years.

The ground mount solar plant consists of more than 300,000 thin-film solar panels, provided by manufacturer First Solar. The electricity generated will provide local electricity service via the Hydro One distribution grid. EDF Energies Nouvelles activity in Canada is part of the Group's strategy to expand its photovoltaic business in Europe and in North America.

This facility has been developed on two adjacent properties as part of the Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program, and benefit from a feed-in tariff for twenty years.

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maumosq

January 15, 2010

I wish they gave more detail about the project.

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stevend

February 25, 2010

@maumosq, I live around 40 kilometers from the Arnprior Solar Plant. You can find more details and photos I've taken, along with some video at http://rimstar.org/renewnrg/sp_arnprior_solar_farm.htm

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Pragyanand

June 22, 2011

Do anyone knows the Owner name of this Plant that has 100% stake in this plant?
I feel EDF is the Owner!

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