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Prairie Solar Hanna & Jenner

STAGE

Permitting, first energization expected Q3 2028

TECHOLOGY

Single-axis tracking system, PV solar modules

Gross Power Delivery

300.00MWac

Carbon Offset pa

282.4k tonnes

LOCATION

City of Lethbridge

Hanna

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.                  

  • 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.

  • 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.                     

Project Schedule

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STAGE

Permitting, first energization expected Q3 2027

TECHOLOGY

Single-axis tracking system, PV solar modules

Gross Power Delivery

38.50MWac

Carbon Offset pa

36.2k tonnes

LOCATION

City of Lethbridge

Jenner

Project Details:

PROJECT LOCATION
Jenner, north of Township Road 202, west of Range Road 90 and east of Range Road 92 in Special Area 2, Alberta (S24-20-09W4M)
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PROJECT COORDINATES

Lat 50.707035 ; Lon -111.117897 (center of SE ¼ Section)

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PROJECT SIZE

Total project size of up to 50 MWac; 25 MWac is secured on the SE ¼ of Sec 24-20-09W4.  Prairie Solar (Jenner) Corp. proposes to connect up to 50-MWac to the 240kV transmission system  

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SITE CHARACTERISTICS

Fairly flat, privately owned cultivated and native grass land

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TECHNOLOGY

Single axis tracker panels with bi-facial photovoltaic (PV) solar modules

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CONSTRUCT START DATE

Q2 2024

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CONSTRUCTION TERM

18-24 months

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TARGET OPERATION DATE
Q4 2025

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Project Influences

In adherence to the regulatory guidelines and government review processes, solar projects like ours undertake extensive environmental studies and meet the reporting requirements established by the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. By employing a series of stringent standards and best management practices, we meticulously plan to minimize both visual and environmental impacts. This proactive approach ensures that potential effects on stakeholders, local wildlife, and their habitats are not only considered but effectively mitigated

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.                  

  • 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.

  • 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.                     

Project Schedule

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