[SMM PV News] Ontario Approves 1.3 GW of Solar and Wind in Major Procurement Milestone

Published: Apr 10, 2026 17:39

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Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has approved 12 solar projects (915.1 MW) and two wind projects (400 MW) through its Long-Term 2 (LT2) Energy Window 1 procurement. This marks the province's first major competitive procurement for new wind and solar resources in over a decade. Combined, the 14 projects represent over 1.3 GW of capacity and are expected to add 3 TWh of annual generation to the grid—enough to power 350,000 homes. Notably, each project includes at least 50% Indigenous equity ownership. The facilities are slated for commercial operation by May 2030 under 20-year agreements. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) hailed the results as a clear signal that Canada is on track to grow its solar capacity from 5.4 GW to 21 GW by the mid-2030s.

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