Asset Overview

The Amherstburg Solar Park is a 20 MW crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in Amherstburg, Ontario designed, built and operated on Capstone Infrastructure’s behalf by SunPower.  The Amherstburg Solar Park also uses SunPower's proprietary single-axis Tracker T20 system, which is engineered to follow the sun during the day, increasing daily energy production by up to 30% more than fixed-tilt installations.

Solar PV cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy in proportion to the sunshine intensity and the angle at which solar PV cells are radiated. As a result, solar PV cells are capable of producing electricity even in the winter and during cloudy weather, although at a reduced rate. Electricity production typically varies by season, with peak production occurring in the summer, and over the course of a day, with peak production occurring at midday.

SunPower currently has more than 300 MW of solar power plants operating globally, including in Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal and the United States.

Quick Facts

Item	Description
Location	Amherstburg, Ontario
Ownership Interest	100%
Start of Operations	June 2011
Net Capacity	20 MW
Power Purchase Agreement Expiry	2031
Customer	Ontario Power Authority
Other Contracts	Fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract; two-year performance guarantee; and 20-year operations and maintenance contract, all with SunPower

Key Performance Drivers

• Contracted long-term electricity rate provides stable revenue
• As a zero-cost renewable energy source, solar power eliminates volatility related to fuel prices
• Low maintenance and capital expenditure requirements will support low variability of cash flow