Matachewan First Nation lands solar power contract – TimminsToday.com

Apr 21, 2026

Renewable energy developer Neoen expands Ontario footprint with First Nations joint ventures

Garden River and Matachewan First Nations have received provincial power contracts to advance two separate solar farm projects in northeastern Ontario through joint venture arrangements with Neoen, a global renewable energy developer.

At 200 megawatts, Garden River, adjacent to Sault Ste. Marie, will be a co-owner of, what could be, Ontario’s largest solar farm.

Both Garden River and Matachewan were awarded 20-year contracts by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to feed the provincial power grid, according to an April 20 news release from the company.

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