New Ontario FIT rules arrive, but controversy remains

Months behind schedule, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has issued new rules for the portion of its feed-in tariff (FIT) programme applicable to the smallest projects and promised more rules by the end of the month.

The review process is one factor delaying the realization of gigawatts of renewable energy projects in the province and the new rules have already sparked at least one lawsuit.

Other factors include an immature development industry, arduous permitting and interconnection processes and insufficient financing. Developers say a lack of made-in-Ontario equipment could further impede the market as more projects enter construction in the coming two years.

With the publication of new programme rules for the microFIT, available to projects 10kW and less, the OPA will again begin accepting applications and intends to award…

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