The Ontario Energy Board has rejected a proposal from the Ontario Power Authority to levy additional fees on power exports.

Energy production from the two latest SunEdison PV plants to be activated in Ontario will be closely monitored, ensuring maximum performance, thanks to the latest smart grid technology.

Under the FIT contract, the Ontario Power Authority has a right to terminate the contract prior to issuing its NTP (Notice to Proceed) document to the contract holder. As a result of the new directive, issued on August 2, the OPA may waive these early termination rights under cergtain conditions.

Canada’s power generation industry has evolved in the last two decades from being dominated by a small number of crown-owned utilities, to a much more diversified structure that has attracted a wide range of competitive players, many of whom have become world leaders in producing efficient, environmentally friendly power.

Although nearly everyone noticed the unusually hot weather in July, relatively few were aware that Ontario’s electricity market broke all previous records.