Alberta government contract to result in three new solar power plants; construction to begin in 2020
The Alberta government is granting a 20-year contract to supply about half of its electric power needs to a partnership that plans to build three new solar power plants for more than $100 million. Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips says the contract to supply about 55 per cent of the government’s annual power consumption…
Ottawa announces $15.3M for solar project in southeast Alberta – Lethbridge
The federal government has announced a $15.3-million funding commitment for a solar energy project in southeast Alberta. The funding, to be spread out over two years, will help fund the construction of a $49-million solar farm near Suffield, Alta. The Suffield Solar Project is owned and developed by Canadian Solar and will employ about 250…