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In June 2026, Compass Greenfield Development joined representatives from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation for an Aki (land) Ceremony at the site of the Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Project in Drummond/North Elmsley. Golden Leaf is a proposed agrivoltaics project being developed by Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Inc., a partnership between the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Compass Greenfield Development. Golden Leaf was awarded a Long Term 2 contract with the Independent Electricity System Operator in April 2026. It will have 9 MW AC of solar capacity and incorporate sheep grazing beneath and between the solar panels. We are grateful to…

Compass Greenfield Development is pleased to announce that three of its solar projects have been selected through the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 2 (LT2e) procurement process. The Golden Leaf, Elmbrook, and Cedar Agrivoltaics projects will contribute new emissions-free electricity to Ontario’s growing power system at a time when demand is expected to rise significantly. The Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Project, located in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Ontario, has approximately 9 MWac of solar capacity. The Elmbrook Agrivoltaics Project, located in Prince Edward County, Ontario, has approximately 19.2 MWac of solar capacity. The Cedar Agrivoltaics Project, located in the…

Compass Greenfield Development (“CGD”) is pleased to announce that Almonte BESS 1 and Almonte BESS 2 projects have achieved commercial operation. With these milestones, CGD has now brought both the first E-LT1 BESS project and the first LT-1 BESS project from contract award through to commercial operation. These projects reflect CGD’s ability to develop, finance, construct, and commission battery energy storage projects efficiently and in partnership with key stakeholders. The two co-located battery energy storage projects are contracted with the IESO through the Expedited Long-Term 1 and Long-Term 1 procurement processes. Almonte BESS 1 is a 4.999 MW project owned…

Compass Greenfield Development is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting of the Walker Battery Energy Storage project in Windsor, Ontario.This milestone marks the successful development of a facility designed to support Ontario’s evolving energy needs with clean, reliable, and fast-responding battery storage technology. The event brought together local stakeholders, industry partners, and members of the community to celebrate the project’s contribution to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid.We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in bringing this project to life—and to CBC Windsor for highlighting this important achievement. Watch the CBC Windsor coverage here: You can learn…

Posted March 21, 2025 by Selkirk Advisory Group (Original Post) Selkirk Advisory Group Inc. (“Selkirk”) is pleased to announce closing of an approximately $46.6 million non-recourse project financing for the 16 MW (64 MWh) North Glengarry battery storage project located in Ontario (the “Project”). The Project was developed by Compass Greenfield Development Inc. (“CGD”) and is owned by parties affiliated with CGD in partnership with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The Project will supply capacity to the Ontario electric grid pursuant to a Long-Term Reliability Services (LT1) Contract with the Independent Electricity System Operator of Ontario.The financing consists of a…

Posted January 6, 2025 by Selkirk Advisory Group (Original Post) Selkirk Advisory Group Inc. (“Selkirk”) is pleased to announce closing of an approximately $29 million non-recourse project financing for the 10 MW (40 MWh) Almonte BESS 2 battery energy storage project located in Ontario (the “Project”). The Project was developed by Compass Greenfield Development Inc. (“CGD”) and is owned by parties affiliated with CGD in partnership with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The Project will supply capacity to the Ontario electric grid pursuant to a Long-Term Reliability Services (LT1) Contract with the Independent Electricity System Operator of Ontario.The financing consists…