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Canadian Solar Community Microgrid Initiative
Location: Ontario, Canada
Company: Canadian Solar Inc. / Recurrent Energy
Type: Small-scale solar PV + battery storage
🌞 Project Objective
To develop a community-based solar microgrid providing clean energy to a local residential or commercial zone, using Canadian Solar’s top-tier solar modules and storage solutions.
⚡ Project Details
1. Scale and Capacity
- Solar PV: 500 kWp using Canadian Solar N-type TOPCon modules
- Battery: 200 MWh using SolBank 3.0 Plus with 25-year lifespan
- Purpose: Power local community, lower grid dependence, and monetize via net metering & energy sales
2. Development & Operation
- Developer: Recurrent Energy
- EPC: Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE division
- Timeline:
- Start: June 1, 2025
- Construction: June 1 – Sept 30, 2025
- Operations: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2025
- Total Duration: 6 months
💰 Cost & Financing
- Solar PV: ~$750,000
- Battery Storage: ~$60,000
- Other Costs (Permits, Labor): ~$190,000
- Total Estimated Cost: ~$1,000,000
Financing Sources
- Canadian Solar’s multi-currency credit facility (e.g., $415M fund)
- Community investments via fixed deposits ($5,000/investor)
- Government incentives: Up to 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
📈 Revenue Streams
- Energy Sales: $0.10/kWh × 600,000 kWh = ~$60,000/year
- Battery Grid Services: ~$10,000/year
- Rebates: Up to $5,000/residential, $25,000/commercial (Ontario)
- Total Annual Revenue: ~$70,000/year
🧾 Investor Details
- Fixed Deposit: $5,000 per investor
- Weekly ROI: $500/week for 26 weeks
- Total Return: $13,000 + $5,000 principal = $18,000
- Duration: June 1 – November 30, 2025 (6 months)
- Implied Annualized ROI: 260% (over 6 months)
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