Toronto Hydro Launches Solar Power Generation System

Toronto Hydro-Electric System, Ltd. recently announced the launch of its industrial solar power generation system pilot project, which uses solar panels to generate electricity for the company's Service Center.

According to the company, the solar system is capable of generating up to 36 kilowatts (kW) of electricity, with each of the 189 solar panels producing 190 watts of electricity. Toronto Hydro expects the system to provide approximately 12 percent of the electrical power necessary to run the lighting system at its Service Center.

Toronto Hydro-Electric System said it collaborated with Sanyo Canada, Inc., which provided the system's solar panels; Toronto Hydro Energy Services, Inc., which provided the design and engineering and general contractor services, Phantom Electron Corporation as the installing contractor; and Xantrex, which provided the inverters.

"With the successful launch of this pilot project we are providing Torontonians with an opportunity to see a working commercial-style solar installation in operation," said Toronto Hydro Corporation president and CEO David O'Brien. "This project gives us another tremendous opportunity to showcase alternative energy sources and to reinforce the importance of creating a conservation culture."