Slemon Park, PEI: Federal and provincial officials recently announced funding for the Slemon Park Microgrid Project, a 100-acre, 10 megawatt solar array. The park is expected to increase renewable energy utilized on Prince Edward Island by 3.5 percent, making it an important step towards the island becoming energy self-sufficient.
The Government of Canada is investing a total of $12.3 million in this project through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) and the Smart Grid Program. Both programs are part of the Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Prince Edward Island is also providing $12.7 million towards the project.