Parkinson Solar Project
Diversifying Ontario's energy grid with approximately 100 MW of new solar photovoltaic energy.*
*The Parkinson Solar Project (the “Project”) is a Solar Photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) project with a planned capacity of approximately 100 MW, subject to project design. Parkinson Solar Inc. (the “Proponent”), a subsidiary of Northland Power Inc., is developing the Project. Ontario’s Growing Demand for Energy
Ontario’s Growing Demand for Energy
Ontario, once in energy surplus, is now facing a supply-demand gap that requires new resources to support the growing demand for electricity in the province. To address this challenge, the Independent Electricity System Operator (the IESO) has launched the Long-Term 2 Request for Proposals (the LT2 RFP) which includes a series of standalone procurements, referred to as windows. The procurements under the LT2 RFP will target the acquisition of up to 14 TWh of annual generation from eligible energy producing resources, such as wind and solar, and up to 1,600 MW of eligible capacity resources, such as battery energy storage. For the first LT2 RFP window, the target will be 3 TWh for the energy stream and 600 MW for the capacity stream.
About the Project
Solar PV energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells, which are the main components of solar panels. When photons from sunlight strike PV cells in a solar panel, they knock electrons loose from atoms, and the semiconductor material forces these electrons to flow in one direction, creating an electric current. This direct current (DC) is then typically converted to alternating current (AC) by an inverter and then injected into the electricity grid to be transmitted to major load centers. From there, the electricity is converted into lower voltages for use in homes, business or for other consumption.
Located within Parkinson Township, the Project will have a footprint of up to approximately 1,000 acres, subject to environmental studies and design and engineering, and is anticipated to consist of solar panels, mounting structures, , electrical inverters and transformers, internal access roads, electrical and communication cabling, a 230 kV transmission station (i.e., substation), other necessary electrical and infrastructure, and safety systems.
The Project will connect to Hydro One Networks Inc.’s transmission infrastructure running directly through the middle of the Project area, which minimizes disturbance and visual impacts. It aims to enhance the electrical transmission system in the region and across Ontario by providing critical new energy supply to meet the significant growing demand. The facility will operate during the daytime, with limited function during the nighttime, further reducing disturbance during the nighttime.
Preliminary Project Timeline*
Q2 2025: Final LT2 RFP Energy Documents issued by IESO on June 27, 2025
Q2-4 2025: Environmental Studies, Preliminary Design and stakeholder consultation
Q4 2025: LT2 RFP Energy Bid Submission deadline October 16, 2025
Q2 2026: Anticipated LT2 RFP Energy Contract Award
2028: Proposed Financial Close and Start of Construction
2029-30: Proposed Commercial Operations
*Note: The project timeline is subject to change based on the IESO procurement schedule and project development activities.
Project Documents
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For further information related to the Parkinson Solar Project please contact us using the form or email parkinsonsolar@northlandpower.com .
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