Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Project
RE: Project Introduction – Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Project
Date: June 16, 2026
Compass Greenfield Development Inc. to introduce Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Inc. and to introduce a proposed clean energy agrivoltaics project in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark County.
About the Project
Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Inc., a 50/50 partnership between the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Compass Greenfield Development Inc., is proposing the development of the Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Project. The proposed site is located on private land in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark County. The site spans two privately owned parcels generally bounded by Drummond Concession 1 and Churchill Road. Please see the attached Figure 1 for the project map.
If approved, the facility would be a Class 3 ground-mounted solar facility with a capacity of up to 9.0 megawatts alternating current (MW AC). The project is being designed using an agrivoltaics approach, which would incorporate sheep grazing as a natural vegetation management strategy. This approach would allow the land to continue supporting agricultural use while also generating clean electricity.
Renewable Energy Approval Process
This project is subject to the REA process under Ontario Regulation 359/09 of the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19. Before construction can begin, the project must complete the required studies, consultation, and regulatory review process. In the coming months, Dillon Consulting Limited will be supporting Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Inc. through the REA process, including fieldwork and technical studies related to natural heritage, water bodies, archaeology, stormwater management and acoustics. These studies will confirm that the project complies with applicable federal and provincial regulatory requirements, and municipal planning approval requirements.
As the project proceeds, we welcome your review and input. If your agency has specific comments, technical requirements, permitting considerations, or preferred points of contact for this project, we would appreciate you sharing that information with our team.
Upcoming Open House
Golden Leaf Agrivoltaics Inc. will be hosting an Open House in the area to share information about the project, display site maps, and answer questions in person.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street E, Perth, ON, K7H 1B5 Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information please visit the project website at https://goldenleafagrivoltaics.ca/, review project documents as they become available, and join the digital mailing list.
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