Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. The Ontario Fit Program On
February 23, 2009, the government of Ontario, through the
Ontario Power Authority (OPA), introduced the Green Energy Act
to promote investment in renewable energy projects, increase
conservation and create green jobs and economic growth in
Ontario. As part of the Act, the OPA introduced a Feed-in Tariff
(FIT) program for renewable energy technologies on March 12,
2009. Photovoltaic technology — commonly called “solar power” —
is included in the program. On North America's First Feed-in
Tariff Launched On September 24, 2009, the Government of Ontario
officially launched Canada's first feed-in tariff, a new
renewable energy program established under the landmark Green
Energy Act. How the FIT and microFIT Programs Work Home and
business owners will have the opportunity to install solar
panels on their rooftops, or on the ground with ground-mounted
systems, to generate electricity. That electricity will be used
mainly in their own premises. Any unused elect