Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) is connecting a 57.2 megawatt solar project to the grid, powering 8,000 households and supporting both the community and economic growth.
The project also supports Ontario’s plan to meet growing electricity demand with reliable, low carbon energy, while expanding FFPC’s customer base.
The project creates an important opportunity for FFPC to strengthen and modernize its local system. The connection will support upgrades to aging infrastructure, including the transformer station, and help prepare the grid for future energy needs.
FFPC, a utility serving more than 3,700 customers in Northwestern Ontario, is working closely with FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, along with Hydro One, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to move the project forward. This includes planning system upgrades, designing the connection, and making sure the project meets technical and regulatory requirements.
The solar project also brings economic benefits to the community. It creates local jobs, supports investment, and positions Fort Frances as a growing clean energy hub. Local leaders say the project strengthens the town’s role in Ontario’s energy future and helps attract new growth opportunities.
FFPC also sees the project as a step toward future innovation. The utility is exploring opportunities to work with FirstLight on a community based microgrid, which could improve reliability and support more flexible energy use in the region.
By connecting this project, FFPC is helping build a stronger, more modern energy system while supporting local development and a cleaner future.