Solar Power – Facilities
Application
AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied to the AUC for approval to alter and connect existing Transmission Line 944L (“Line 944L”) to the 220-megawatt (“MW”) Jurassic Solar+ Power Plant, 80-MW battery energy storage project (the “Power Plant”). AML also applied for approval to construct and operate a new self-supported 33-meter telecommunications tower, designated as the Raptor 1080R Radio Site, to be located with the approved Raptor 1080S Substation fenceline.
The AUC approved the construction and operation of the Power Plant in Decision 27623-D01-2023.
Decision
The AUC approved the facility applications from AML to alter existing Line 977L, connect it to the Power Plant and construct a new communications tower.
Applicable Legislation
Alberta Utilities Commission Act, SA 2007, c A-37.2.
Hydro and Electric Energy Act, RSA 2000, c H-16.
