Pei Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Project

What is solar PV in PEI?

Solar PV (photovoltaics) is the conversion of light into electricity. Solar has in recent years become a more financially viable renewable energy generation source. On PEI, small scale solar PV for individual households has become popular. Larger scale solar PV installations are also being installed, including the development in Summerside.

How much solar power does Pei have?

In 2010, the province's total installed electricity capacity was 267 MW (56.9% renewable). In 2023, capacity grew to 295 MW (69.8% renewable). In 2030, based on planned capacity additions, capacity reaches 356 MW (75.0% renewable). PEI has around 11.8 MW of battery storage in service. In 2023, it had 39.7 MW of distributed solar capacity 4.

Do solar panels work in PEI?

While the net metering program in PEI works well, pairing your solar panels with a home battery gives you even more control. You can store your own excess energy to use during a power outage, providing true energy independence. As battery prices come down, expect to see this become a very popular addition to solar installations.

Can solar and battery storage work together in PEI?

Solar and Battery Storage has been expanding on PEI in recent years with the City of Summerside leading the charge on many fronts emerging. For example, they demonstrated the ability of the Grid, their Solar and battery, to work together at their Credit Union Place Installation and then expanded on that success with their Sun Bank project.