Solar Powering Nova Scotia’s Communities
Background
TriMac Engineering and Abundant Solar Energy are developing large solar farm projects in Nova Scotia, on behalf of AI Renewable, for proposal to the Province in response to the upcoming Green Choice and Community Solar Energy Procurements.
Nova Scotia News Release, December 23 2020
Easier access to renewable energy will help to create jobs and ensure that Nova Scotia continues to lead in the fight against climate change.
The Province has appointed CustomerFirst Renewables as the independent procurement administrator for low-impact renewable electricity for large energy customers under the Green Choice program.
“New, low-cost, renewable energy can help Nova Scotia fight climate change, keep electricity rates stable, create jobs and encourage investment,” said Energy and Mines Minister Derek Mombourquette. “We are committed to seeking affordable ways to increase our renewable energy use.”
The procurement administrator will be appointed for a three-year term to enroll interested buyers, conduct requests for proposals and issue power purchase agreements for renewable electricity generation for large energy customers. That includes the federal government, which has committed to acquire all of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2022.
Regulations for the Green Choice program are being developed.
The Green Choice program offers a new, simplified process for large-scale energy customers to procure renewable electricity.
Petpeswick Solar
The Petpeswick Solar development will be an up to 20 MW AC Solar Photovoltaic ground mount project located in West Petpeswick, Halifax Regional Municipality.
Once complete the Petpeswick Solar Inc project will produce enough energy to power over 4000 homes annually, and reduce total GHG emissions by an estimated 168,000 tCO2e per year by 2030.
A Track Record of Success
Abundant Solar Energy has the highest success rate in Ontario for securing and delivering Solar Feed-in Tariff (“FIT”) Program contracts issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO):
Approximately 30MW of Assets under Management
Approximately 40MW of Awarded and under EPC FIT 4 Contracts
Approximately 100 MW of FIT 5 were awarded in 2017,representing 55% of market share in total small FIT contract capacity
In the United States, Abundant Solar Energy has:
Approximately 30MW of Solar in operation
4 Solar Projects under construction
Solar Project Inquiries
As part of the Project Development Team’s public consultation process, we are committed to engaging with Nova Scotians, and continuing this dialogue as we move forward in Green Choice and Community Solar and beyond, in order to bring Nova Scotia closer to its renewable energy goals through solar renewable energy. We encourage your feedback, as it is an integral part of the project development process, and critical to project success. Please take a moment to write any questions or comments you may have using the form or send us an email at:
