Hanna
STAGE
Under Development
TECHNOLOGY
Solar
CAPACITY
300MWac
LOCATION
Special Area 2 near Hanna, AB
Project Details:
PROJECT LOCATION
Head east of Hanna on Highway 9 and north on Highway 36, this project is east of Highway 36 (the “Veterans Memorial Hwy”), west of Range Road 133, south of Township Road 320 and north of Township Road 314, all located in Special Area 2, Alberta.
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PROJECT COORDINATES
Lat 51.700418 ; Lon -111.823811 (SW ¼ 32-31-13W4M).
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PROJECT SIZE
Total project size of up to 300 MWac. Prairie Solar (Hanna) Corp. proposes to connect up to 300-MWac to the 240kV transmission system. A project substation to be located on or near the NW ¼ 32-31-13W4M).
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Fairly flat, privately owned cultivated land
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TECHNOLOGY
Single axis tracker panels with bi-facial photovoltaic (PV) solar modules
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CONSTRUCT START DATE
Q4 2024
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CONSTRUCTION TERM
24-36 months
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TARGET OPERATION DATE
Q4 2027
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Project Influences
Solar projects, such as this one, rigorously conduct diverse environmental assessments and comply with reporting obligations as delineated by the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. These requirements are a critical component of the regulatory and governmental review process. By adhering to a set of stringent standards and employing best management practices, the project thoughtfully plans for minimal visual and environmental disturbances. Through these careful measures, the project ensures that any potential impacts on stakeholders, wildlife, and wildlife habitats are appropriately mitigated and managed.
Permits and Approvals
NU-E Corp (“NU-E”) is working towards all necessary municipal, provincial and federal permits and approvals for the Project. The Project requires approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to construct, operate and connect.
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A Noise impact assessment will be conducted as part of the AUC application. NU-E anticipates the Project noise levels will be within permissible limits as outlined in the AUC Rule 012.
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A Solar glare analysis will be conducted as part of the AUC application. NU-E anticipates the identified predicted glare will be mitigated using the Project’s tracker technology.
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An Alberta Environment and Parks Fish and Wildlife Stewardship (AEP-FWS) Referral Report will be included in the AUC application.
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The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta that ensures a fair and responsible delivery of utility service. The AUC uses an established process to review applications to protect social, economic and environmental interests of Alberta. The AUC is committed to ensure that Albertans whose rights may be directly and adversely affected by a project have an opportunity to have their concerns heard, understood and considered.
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