Ottawa Solar Power Generation Electricity System

How does energy Ottawa generate energy?

Energy Ottawa generates enough green power to operate 62,000 homes annually and is Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power. Solar power generating systems use photovoltaic solar cells to convert energy from the sun directly into a flow of electrons, which generates electricity for consumers.

How much green energy does Ottawa generate a year?

In total, the company generates 79-megawatts of clean electricity annually, which is enough to power 62,000 homes. Its diversified green energy portfolio includes six run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation plants at Chaudière Falls in the City of Ottawa’s core, six more in neighbouring Ontario communities and four in New York State.

Why did Energy Ottawa and the city of Ottawa sign a solar agreement?

Energy Ottawa and the City of Ottawa entered into an agreement to pursue solar generation after the success of a 2010 pilot project that consisted of smaller solar systems installed at Ottawa City Hall and the city’s Integrated Transit Operations Control Centre on Belfast Road.

Who owns the energy supply in Ottawa?

While the Province is the regulator and owner of electricity generation supplies, municipalities have siting authority over new proposed renewable energy generation and storage projects, such as BESS. The amendments approved today would set policy direction for siting BESS within Ottawa’s rural and urban areas.

Who produces the most green energy in Ontario?

A generator of renewable energy and provider of commercial energy management services, Energy Ottawa is the largest municipally owned producer of green power in Ontario. In total, the company generates 79-megawatts of clean electricity annually, which is enough to power 62,000 homes.

Does Hydro Ottawa need a new electricity grid?

To address this, Hydro Ottawa is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of the city’s electricity grid. We know that meeting our city’s growing energy needs, adapting to a changing climate, and supporting a transition to a carbon-free future requires more than just installing additional poles, wires, and substations.