50 Gerrard Street East Rooftop Solar Farm

Overview

Campus Common Solar Rooftop was a pioneering project undertaken by Horizon Legacy as a testbed for entering the renewable energy market. This small-scale 10kW solar installation was designed to evaluate the company's capability in the renewable energy sector. Horizon Legacy handled all aspects of the project, from procurement to installation, and established crucial agreements to ensure its success.

Unique Challenges

The project faced several challenges, including negotiating a power purchase agreement with the province and securing a connection agreement with Toronto Hydro. Being one of the early adopters of solar technology, Horizon Legacy had to navigate initial industry uncertainties and promptly address any issues that arose during the project’s early days.

Building Size

Small-scale 10kW solar rooftop installation.

Key Benefits

Validated Horizon Legacy’s potential in the renewable energy market through successful self-installation and connection of the solar system. Secured vital agreements with the province and Toronto Hydro, establishing a foundation for future renewable energy projects. Demonstrated the company's ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in the nascent solar energy sector.

Our Impact

Horizon Legacy is revolutionizing the construction industry with the first and largest neighborhood in Canada built using onsite robotics.

Cost Efficiency

Our approach delivers an average cost of under $300K per unit (costs exclude land, servicing, softcosts) showcasing that robots can be integrated affordably while meeting and exceeding the Ontario Building Code.

With 26 rental units, including 30% affordable, we surpass industry standards.

Our project achieves a 20% reduction in energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions, and our all-electric buildings ensure zero greenhouse gas energy consumption.

By creating wall assemblies with R-30 thermal performance and consolidating three trades into one, we effectively address the labor shortage, demonstrating the transformative potential of robotics in construction.

Horizon has generated over 14 million kilowatthour (KWH) of clean energy

We have created over 7 million square feet of Toronto’s major developments

“Horizon has built and financed major buildings for ourselves as the long-term owners, wherein, we have then had to live with the operational ramifications of design, construction and financial decisions made at the development stage for the over 20 years life of a building. This is a perspective very distinct from that of the traditional contractor or lender.”