1. Green Energy Ontario Cluster
SWITCH
By: Sean Wong

2. Green Energy Clusters
• Switch in Ontario, Canada
• IRED Cluster Org. in Knigston, Germany
• Massachusetts Technology in
Massachusetts, USA

3. SWITCH
Develops an alternative energy sector by
providing:
• networking
• technical advisory
• project facilitation
• informational services

4. IRED Cluster Org.
Integrate Renewable Energy Sources into the
European Electricity Grid
• Represents a total budget of about 35
million.
• More than 100 participating institutions
from research, industry and the utility sector
are contributing.

5. The Massachusetts Technology
Collaborative
Cluster to advance technology-based solutions
• economic growth
• cleaner environment
By bringing together leaders from:
• Industry, academia, and governments

6. Ontario, North America's
largest solar project
• build 3 - 5 solar photovoltaic farms over the
next 3 years.
• 1 farm = enough to power about 2,400
homes
• cost about $150 million to build

7. Global competition
• Japan and Germany are world leaders in
photovoltaic energy (solar energy)
• This industry will generate 1.4 million high-
quality direct jobs over 5 years
• We compete to develop and capture these
jobs and brighter future

8. Price to green energy too high?
• Majority of people feel green energy saves
the environment and saves money
• However, Torontonians are unwilling to pay
for initiatives through tax dollars
• Compared to other cities, Toronto is behind
approx. 3-5yrs in integrating green energy
• Change perception and attitudes of
Canadians towards costs of green energy

9. Younger Green Attitude
• Toronto District School Board will install solar
panels on school rooftops to generate energy
• Energy will be integrated into electicity grid =
"Green Grid"
• Government will pay $.42 per kilowatt-hour as
incentive
• Compared to Toronto Hydro charging $.06
• Target students to change perceptions earlier

10. Standard Offer Contracts
• Similar deal is offered for residential areas
that install solar panels with 20yr contracts.

11. Increasing competitive advantage
• Need support from businesses and
individuals to become aware
• Government funding to make it an attractive
investment for all
• Increasing integration of educational
instituations
• Long term investment for long term gains
and savings