Ground-Based Solar

A ground-based solar project consists of thousands of panels facing south at an incline, arranged in long rows approximately 6-12 feet high with 6-20 feet spacing between the rows. Typical ground-based solar projects are 10MW in size, require 70-100 acres of usable land and have relative flat or gently rolling terrain.

International Power works across the Province to identify land with high development potential for Ground-based solar projects. Landowners who host an International Power solar project are consulted throughout each stage of the project’s development, and benefit from a stable, long-term land lease revenue stream once the project is built.

Rooftop Solar

Rooftop solar projects are very similar to ground-based solar projects except they are affixed on building rooftops. Typical rooftop projects are 250kW-500kW in size (500kW = 0.5MW), require over 80,000 square feet of roof space and are affixed to flat, industrial or commercial rooftops. International Power enters into long-term lease agreements with industrial and commercial building owners (typically 1-2 stories in height), for rooftops that can structurally support a solar project. IPC pays for the structural studies and works closely with landlords to ensure rooftop warranties remain intact.