Small FIT Applications to be Accepted Starting 14 Dec.

[Right from the OPA Website]

December 4, 2012: Update on Small FIT Application window

• The OPA will start accepting applications under the FIT Program from Small FIT proponents on December 14, 2012. To prepare for the launch of the new phase of this program, the FIT Program website will be shut down for maintenance from 3 p.m. on December 13 until the opening of the application period on December 14.  

This is for projects less than 500 kW. My understanding is that this window of applications will be for 200 MW of projects. I don't know if they will close the window again at a set date or if when they have granted contract offers for 200 MW. In any case it is good news. There are many many companies and people who have been waiting for this. I encourage you to read the Minister's Directive - it covers many clarifications to solar on rural lands, "stranded" solar projects, community and aboriginal support programs, etc.