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Solar Energy is about the future as well as the present. Solar energy is a clean, efficient, and sustainable form of renewable energy and the greater Dryden area just happens to be globally positioned to establish a solar facility.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has reported that the greater Dryden area is second highest location for photovoltaic potential in Canada. The NRCan RETScreen map shows our local potential is higher than the world’s largest photovoltaic producer of electricity, Germany.
Dryden’s cooler climate actually allows systems to be more efficient, as cooler weather allows for electricity to move along electrical lines with less line loss and modules to operate more efficiently.
The area known as Hatch’s field is located on the north side of Swanson’s Creek bordered by Leach Road and TransCanada Highway #17. The 200 acre property, owned by the City of Dryden, is partially treed and gently slopes to the south. Connection to the Dryden Transformer Station (TS) can be easily made and is less than 100 metres from the site. The Dryden TS has the capacity to accept an additional 22.3 Mw.
The Dryden Development Corporation is seeking partners in the establishment of solar photovoltaic generation facilities in the City of Dryden. In preparation for investment the City of Dryden and Dryden Development Corporation in partnership have:
- Obtained Council's approval to move forward with attracting investment directly related to solar park development
- Completed the process to amend the City of Dryden's Official Plan (OP) allowing for solar development in areas zoned Rural (RU)
- Project Development Agreement signature between City of Dryden and Johnson Controls Inc., on November 16, 2009 to develop a 5mW project at Hatch's field property
- Ontario Power Authority – Feed-In-Tariff (OPA-FIT) application for a 5mW ground mounted solar photovoltaic park submitted on November 28, 2009
- Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process underway
- OPA accepts application (deemed eligible February 1, 2010)
- OPA submits a FIT contract (March 30 – April 15, 2010)
Johnson Controls Inc. Case Studies
Dryden’s Solar Park Maps
Dryden is ideally situated in the centre of the Northwestern Ontario’s wood basket. Our proximity to premium quality second growth fibre and residual forest biomass from no less than 9 forest licenses makes Dryden an attractive place for the manufacturing of bio-based products. We have access to the economic sources of renewable, sustainable and currently underutilized forest fibre, the required transportation routes and infrastructure to deliver fibre to the mill, plus the municipally owned land and infrastructure required. Our existing hydro infrastructure would allow us to use the power locally or transmit it to other places within the region. Dryden is a community that welcomes and endorses the development of a carbon neutral, renewable energy solution. Dryden has a large pool of available well-trained workers to harvest, deliver and renew the fibre and to build and operate the plant. Dryden is located in an environment where the provincial government has actively encouraged alternative and non-traditional uses of forest biomass.
Why Locate Your Bio-Mass Facility in Dryden
- Access to economic sources of renewable, sustainable and currently underutilized forest fibre.
- Transportation routes and infrastructure required to deliver that fibre to the mill.
- The municipal owned land and infrastructure is available.
- Existing Hydro infrastructure allowing us to use the power locally or transmit it to other places within the region.
- A community that welcomes and endorses the development of a carbon neutral, renewable energy solutions.
- An existing, available and well trained workforce to harvest, deliver and renew the fibre.
- An existing, available and well trained workforce to build and operate the plant.
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All in an environment where the provincial government has actively encourage alternative and non-traditional uses of forest biomass.
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
By pursuing innovative solutions to renewable energy generation and conservation, northerners will be able to reduce their costs of energy consumption and position the North for future growth. This Northern Energy program available through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is designed to help northern organizations to capitalize on energy opportunities, pursue clean alternatives and reduce their demand on external energy sources.
EcoEnergy Initiative
Canada has long been committed to increasing energy efficiency. Building on the success of the ecoENERGY programs, which represent a $3.6-billion investment, Canada has achieved significant improvements in energy conservation and efficiency in every sector of our economy.
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