Solar Energy Services in Canada

Welland Ridge

Welland Ridge Road - Renewable Energy Approval Process

Axio Power Canada Inc./SunEdison Canada are proposing to construct a 10-Megawatt (MW) groundmount solar PV (photovoltaic) project in Welland, Ontario. The project is being developed under Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program. As such, the project needs to complete the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process and receive an REA from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).

This project was originally being developed by Axio Power. Axio Power merged with SunEdison in 2011 and the project is now continuing under the SunEdison name.

This website has been created to provide interested parties with access to information about the project and the Project Team that is carrying out the Welland Ridge REA study.

Project Location:
Ridge Road
City of Welland, Ontario
Regional Municipality of Niagara

Consultation:

Consultation is an integral part of the REA process. Consultation provides opportunities for two-way communication with interested stakeholders. Consultation activities also enable the identification of potential environmental issues early in the decision-making process and ensure that they are given appropriate consideration. The purpose of the consultation program is to provide input to assist the Project Team in making decisions throughout the REA process.

Public meetings are the main forum for public input and two meetings will be held over the course of the study. The meetings are arranged in an open house/drop-in centre format to allow the public to see results, exchange information, and ask one-on-one questions of the Project Team.

Public Meeting #1:
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Format: Drop-In Centre/Open House
Location: Cooks Mills Hall, 630 Lyons Creek Road, Welland, ON

Public Meeting #2:
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Format: Drop-In Centre/Open House
Location: Cooks Mills Hall, 630 Lyons Creek Road, Welland, ON

Public Meeting #3:
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Format: Presentation/Public Meeting
Location: Welland Civic Centre-Community Room, 60 East Main Street, Welland, ON

Public Meeting #4:
Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Format: Presentation/Public Meeting
Location: Welland Civic Centre-Community Room, 60 East Main Street, Welland, ON

Project Team Contacts

Hatch Ltd. is conducting the Welland Ridge REA study on behalf of Axio/SunEdison, the project proponent. If you have any questions or comments related to the study or to be added to the study mailing list, please contact one of the project team members below.

Bruce Bennett
Environmental Coordinator
Hatch Ltd.
4342 Queen Street, Suite 500
Niagara Falls, ON L2E7J7
Tel: 905-357-6988
Fax: 905-374-1157
Email: bbennett@hatch.ca

Mr. Robert Miller, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Director of Development
SunEdison Canada
595 Adelaide St. East, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5A 1N8
Phone: 613-545-0215
Email: rmiller@sunedison.com

REA Documents and Relevant Links:

Study documents and relevant links are provided below.

Relevant Documents

1. Notice of a Proposal and Public Meeting #1_Sept. 17, 2010

2. Public Information Meeting #1 Panels_Oct. 20, 2010

3. Notice of Public Meeting #2 - Oct 17, 2011

4. Executive Summary Report_Rev. D_Oct. 13, 2011

5. Project Description Report_Rev. 5_Oct 13, 2011

6. Construction Plan Report_Rev. F_Oct. 13, 2011 (5 MB)

7. Design and Operations Report_Rev. F_Oct. 13, 2011 (6 MB)

8. Site Plan_Sept 28, 2011 (5 MB)

9. Noise Study Report_Rev. 0_Mar 20, 2012 (5 MB)

10. Water Body Records Review Report_Rev. E_Oct. 13, 2011