14 new wind and solar projects will power Ontario’s growing economy
Toronto, April 9, 2026 — The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates the proponents selected through Ontario’s Long-Term 2 (LT2) Energy Window 1 procurement, a milestone for clean, affordable electricity in Ontario.
As the first major competitive procurement of new wind and solar resources in over a decade, LT2 represents a landmark opportunity for renewable energy in Ontario and reflects the growing maturity and sophistication of Canada’s clean energy industry. Today’s announcement demonstrates that wind and solar energy are ready to deliver at scale, providing stable sources of clean energy to meet rising demand.
With all 14 projects including at least 50 per cent Indigenous equity ownership, this procurement highlights the central role of Indigenous partnerships in building Ontario’s clean energy future. The selected projects represent 1,315 megawatts of new capacity, which will add more than 3 terawatt hours of new annual electricity supply to Ontario’s grid. This is enough to power more than 350,000 homes across Ontario — all with wind and solar energy.
CanREA would like to recognize all the developers involved in these projects for contributing to Ontario’s next generation of clean energy projects. CanREA congratulates its Industry Leader members EDF power solutions and Potentia, and Gigawatt members Compass Greenfield Development, FirstLight, Neoen and reconcept RE Canada.
“Ontario’s LT2 results are a major moment for the province’s electricity system and a clear signal that renewable energy is ready to meet the challenge of rapid growth,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO of CanREA. “For the first time in over a decade, we are seeing large-scale wind and solar procurement move forward at pace, and the results speak for themselves.”
The renewable energy projects selected through LT2 Window 1 will support significant job creation across the province, including in construction, operations and maintenance roles, while strengthening a skilled workforce in clean energy and energy storage.
“This shows the strength and competitiveness of renewable energy investments in Ontario and across Canada, and it’s just the beginning,” said Eric Muller, CanREA’s Director of Policy for Ontario. “The LT2 procurement is a massive win for ratepayers and a clear demonstration that competitive procurements can unlock the full potential of wind and solar at scale, while advancing meaningful partnerships with Indigenous and local communities.”
As Ontario continues to expand its electricity system to meet increasing demand, renewables and energy storage will play a central role in delivering affordable and scalable solutions that contribute to a diverse, reliable electricity grid.
CanREA looks forward to continuing to work with the Government of Ontario, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), stakeholders and communities to ensure future LT2 procurement windows continue to deliver maximum value for ratepayers, local communities and the economy.
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“Ontario’s LT2 results are a major moment for the province’s electricity system and a clear signal that renewable energy is ready to meet the challenge of rapid growth. For the first time in over a decade, we are seeing large-scale wind and solar procurement move forward at pace, and the results speak for themselves.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO (CanREA)
“This shows the strength and competitiveness of renewable energy investments in Ontario and across Canada, and it’s just the beginning. The LT2 procurement is a massive win for ratepayers and a clear demonstration that competitive procurements can unlock the full potential of wind and solar at scale, while advancing meaningful partnerships with Indigenous and local communities.”
—Eric Muller, Director of Policy for Ontario (CanREA)
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The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how wind energy, solar energy and energy storage can decarbonize and modernize Canada’s electricity systems quickly and affordably, follow us on LinkedIn and visit renewablesassociation.ca.