The Elmbrook Agrivoltaics Solar Project proposed by Elmbrook Agrivoltaics Inc at 1867 Highway 49 was granted by Prince Edward County Council at their regular Council meeting on Tuesday evening.
The project proposes to co-locate solar panels that will generate up to 22 MWac and accommodate agriculture uses on the same land within Prince Edward County. The proponent is Compass Greenfield Development Inc. The project will participate in contributing to the 75% increase in energy demand by 2050 in ON through the IESO’s LT2 RFP bid submission in Q3 of 2025. This infrastructure project will bring significant investment and local benefits including employment, lease payments, and capital spending in the local economy.
The proposed Elmbrook Agrivoltaics project will develop a solar farm to generate up to 22 MWac on the property at 1867 Highway 49. The province forecasts that Annual Energy Demand will rise significantly (75%) between 2025 and 2050.
There is no financial impact related to this project. The municipality will receive payments based on a Community Benefit Agreement and will benefit from an increased tax base.
Council meets again on Sep 23 at Shire Hall.
(HAILEY MACDONALD)
