Page 17 - Strategic Plan 2018-2021

SOLAR POWER

Every hour of every day, the amount of energy from
the sun that reaches Earth is more than the entire Goal:
globe consumes in a year. There is tremendous To create the first utility size and scalable solar
potential for solar power generation on the closed production array in Nova Scotia.
landfill site in the community of Meadowview. This
project—which came from residents of Mead- Why:
owview —imagines a 4mW solar electricity gener- This project would reduce our reliance on non-
ating station. The former landfill site has been un- renewable electricity sources which is good for the
used for 20 years and offers a large amount of ter- environment and provide a social dividend to the
rain with unobstructed access to sunlight. After in- community of Meadowview.
stalling a photovoltaic (PV) array, or solar panels on
this site, electricity could be sold to strategic part-
ners. Anticipated Benefit:
Utility scale production of green energy introducing
a new revenue stream to the Municipality and a
The intent of this project is to introduce a new rev- social dividend to the community.
enue stream to the Municipality and provide a social
dividend to Meadowview so as to build a stronger
community.

An in-depth feasibility study is required to assess
our production data, address technical
requirements; and ensure the project is financially
viable. Once the feasibility study is complete,
Council will make a decision on the way forward.

As part of the 2018-2019 Budget Process, Council
committed $59, 000 to the project for the feasibility
study.