SSM 1 (Carpin Rd.) is a 12 MW solar power plant in Canada, operated by Starwood Energy. It is part of the solar energy sector, contributing to the national capacity. Ranked #19 of 147 solar plants in Canada, this plant's 12 MW accounts for 0.7% of the country's total solar capacity of 1,727 MW. The largest solar plant in Canada is Sol-Luce Kingston at 100 MW, making SSM 1 (Carpin Rd.) 8.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Prince Township Wind Farm (189 MW, Wind), Prince (189 MW, Wind), and Lake Superior (110 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Ontario, approximately 300 km north of Toronto.
Canada, North America
- 679. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,362 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Canada
Starwood Energy operates 4 plants totalling 69 MW
23 plants within 100 km, 1,245 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
SSM 1 (Carpin Rd.) is a solar power plant producing approximately 19 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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