SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN; Cboe CA: SUNN, FSE: GY2) ("SolarBank" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its plans to develop a 3.1 MW DC ground-mount solar power project known as the West Petpeswick project (the "Project") on a site located in Nova Scotia. The Project is a key addition to the Company's expanding portfolio of community solar initiatives in Nova Scotia, where plans are underway to develop an additional 31 MW of solar projects in the province. The proposed Project is being developed under the Nova Scotia Community Solar Program, supporting Nova Scotia's commitment to 80% renewable energy by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2035. The program aims to add 100 MW of solar generation to the grid to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, mitigate climate change and foster local economic growth. The Project is owned by AI Renewable.
The clean energy generated by community solar projects feeds directly into the local electricity grid. Depending on the size and number of panels a community solar project has, renters, and business or homeowners can earn credits on their electric bill and save $0.02/kWh from the electricity that is generated by a project. By subscribing to a project, community members can access the benefits of renewable energy without having to install panels on their building or land.
With a secured site lease in place, the Company will continue to work to complete the permitting process of the Project.
There are several risks associated with the development of the Project. The development of any project is subject to receipt of a community solar contract, interconnection approval, required permits, the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements for the Company and the risks associated with the construction of a solar power project. In addition, governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar power, which could result in future projects no longer being economic. Please refer to "Forward-Looking Statements" for additional discussion of the assumptions and risk factors associated with the projects and statements made in this press release.
