Irish renewable energy company DP Energy has been granted approval for what is understood will be North America’s largest urban solar project when built.
The company – which is based in Buttevant, Co Cork – develops large renewable energy generation projects in Canada and across the world.
The 325MW Saamis Solar Project will be constructed in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada following a public hearing held in the city in April.
Saamis Solar Park, situated in the northwest of the Canadian city, will support Alberta’s target of sourcing 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.
It is expected to generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of approximately 250,000 households and offset around 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
“We are delighted with the AUC’s approval for the Saamis Solar Park,” Damian Bettles, DP Energy’s Head of Development Canada said.
“The solar park is a fantastic productive use of the land which will create local jobs and contribute to Alberta’s emission reduction goals. The approval marks a significant milestone for the project and a critical step as the project advances towards start of construction.”
DP Energy’s development portfolio in Canada also includes the proposed 200MW Miyopiyiwin Wind project in Saskatchewan in partnership with Piapot First Nation, and the 400MW Nova East Wind project, a joint venture with SBM Offshore, targeted as being Canada’s first offshore wind project.
Source: rte.ie