Cornwall Solar Project
10 Megawatt (MW) solar project in South Glengarry Township in Eastern Ontario
Project Overview
Cornwall Solar Project
The Cornwall Solar project is a 10 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar energy facility located at 18337 County Road 19 in South Glengarry Township, Ontario. Operational since 2013, the facility uses crystalline photovoltaic (PV) panel technology, with approximately 40,000 solar panels installed across the site. It generates an estimated 14,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean electricity annually—enough to power over 1,300 homes—supporting Ontario’s renewable energy targets. As a Class 3 Solar Facility, Cornwall Solar plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a more sustainable energy future in the region.
Project Summary
Cornwall Solar is a 10 MW ground-mounted solar power facility located at 18337 County Road 19 in South Glengarry, Ontario. Commissioned in 2013, the project utilizes crystalline photovoltaic (PV) technology and consists of approximately 40,000 solar panels. It produces around 14,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, contributing to Ontario’s renewable energy supply. Classified as a Class 3 Solar Facility, Cornwall Solar supports the province’s climate goals by offsetting carbon emissions and delivering sustainable power to the local grid.
Community
An open and active dialogue with our neighbors is important to us. We are committed to building relationships and trust in the communities where we operate and focused on keeping residents informed about every aspect of the Cornwall Solar Project.
Learn more about our project and the information we share with the community, and look for more details to come as this project undergoes reviews.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
There are no meetings/events planned at this time. Please check this page for any upcoming meetings/events.
Public Meetings / Events
March 01, 2022
- Open House was hosted from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM @ Fieldcrest High School (1 Dornbush Drive, Minonk, IL 61760)
- Poster Boards presented during the Open House
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
How a Solar Farm Works?
The sun provides enough energy to the planet in one minute to meet our yearly energy demands. Solar technology allows us the harness this clean, renewable and unlimited supply of energy.
A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panel converts the suns energy directly into electricity (DC). The DC electricity from the system is collected and converted in AC electricity and fed into Ontario’s electricity distribution system.
What is the Advantages of Solar Energy?
Solar Energy has many advantages over traditional forms of energy derived from fossil fuels. These include:
- Zero Emissions – A solar farm does not emit any harmful emissions into the environment
- Unlimited Resource – A solar panel is made from Silicon, which is the 2nd most abundant element in the earth’s crust
- Reduces our dependence on fossil fuels – Solar energy provides an alternative to traditional energy production from fossils fuels such as oil and gas
- Long Lifecycle – The useable life of a solar panel can be up to 50 years
- Recyclable – A solar panel contains no harmful chemicals and the materials used (glass, silicon, aluminum) in their construction can be recycled at the end of the panels life
- Efficiency – Solar farms can be located anywhere in Ontario close to the point of consumption, which improves the efficiency of our electricity grid
- Grid Stability – Solar farms production peaks mid-day which corresponds to peak energy usage, therefore reducing the infrastructure required to meet our peak energy usage
- Grid Parity – The cost of solar energy is continually declining and will eventually become cost competitive with other forms of energy
Contact Information
Company : Cornwall Solar Inc. a subsidiary of Algonquin Power Co.
Address : 354 Davis Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 2X1
Tel: 905-465-4500
Fax : 905-465-4514
Project Team
Sean Fairfield – Manager – Environmental Planning
E: sean.fairfield@algonquinpower.com
T: 905-465-4518
Steven Hitchinson – Project Manager – Renewables
E: steven.hitchinson@algonquinpower.com
T: 905-465-4450