By Thomas Piller Global News
Posted October 8, 2021
Located near Swift Current, the Highfield Solar Facility is generating enough renewable power for about 2,500 Saskatchewan homes. SaskPower / Supplied
The largest solar power project in Saskatchewan to date is now online.
The 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility can generate enough renewable power for roughly 2,500 homes, according to officials.
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Saturn Power won the bid to build the project. The Ontario-based energy developer will own and manage the site while selling SaskPower the electricity produced.
“It has been a great privilege for Saturn Power to be able to develop, construct and operate Saskatchewan’s first utility-scale PV solar project,” Saturn Power president and CEO Doug Wagner said in a statement on Friday.
“Through the hard work of our team and the collaborative relationships built and fostered with both SaskPower and miEnergy, we were able to build a project that will serve as a foundation in Saskatchewan’s efforts to develop a more sustainable and renewable power supply for decades to come.”
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Project partner SaskPower said Highfield is the first of four 10-MW solar power facilities set to be added to the province’s grid in the next two years.
“The commissioning of this facility is a landmark achievement for renewable power in Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan said in a press release.
“SaskPower is set to exceed its emissions reduction targets, and renewables such as solar are an important part of a balanced approach that will allow our province to achieve net-zero emissions from power production by 2050.”
The Crown corporation added these facilities, along with 20 MW of generating capacity through the power generation partner program, will help meet its commitment to add 60 MW of solar power in the coming years.
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Highfield is Saskatchewan’s first utility-scale solar generation project and is located east of Swift Current.
The largest solar power project in Saskatchewan to date is now online.
The 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility can generate enough renewable power for roughly 2,500 homes, according to officials.
READ MORE: SaskPower announces 10 megawatt solar project, first in Sask.
Saturn Power won the bid to build the project. The Ontario-based energy developer will own and manage the site while selling SaskPower the electricity produced.
“It has been a great privilege for Saturn Power to be able to develop, construct and operate Saskatchewan’s first utility-scale PV solar project,” Saturn Power president and CEO Doug Wagner said in a statement on Friday.
“Through the hard work of our team and the collaborative relationships built and fostered with both SaskPower and miEnergy, we were able to build a project that will serve as a foundation in Saskatchewan’s efforts to develop a more sustainable and renewable power supply for decades to come.”
READ MORE: SaskPower says 50 per cent renewable capacity on track for 2030
Project partner SaskPower said Highfield is the first of four 10-MW solar power facilities set to be added to the province’s grid in the next two years.
“The commissioning of this facility is a landmark achievement for renewable power in Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan said in a press release.
“SaskPower is set to exceed its emissions reduction targets, and renewables such as solar are an important part of a balanced approach that will allow our province to achieve net-zero emissions from power production by 2050.”
The Crown corporation added these facilities, along with 20 MW of generating capacity through the power generation partner program, will help meet its commitment to add 60 MW of solar power in the coming years.
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Highfield is Saskatchewan’s first utility-scale solar generation project and is located east of Swift Current.
Largest solar power facility opens in Sask.
SaskPower and Saturn Power announced that the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility — the first utility-scale solar facility in the province is now online.
Author of the article:Regina Leader-Post
Publishing date:Oct 08, 2021
SaskPower and Saturn Power announced that the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility — the first utility-scale solar facility in the province is now online.
Author of the article:Regina Leader-Post
Publishing date:Oct 08, 2021
SaskPower and Saturn Power announced at an event on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, that the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility is now online.
PHOTO BY PHOTO COURTESY OF SASKPOWER /jpg
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The Swift Current area is now home to the largest solar power project in Saskatchewan.
At a news event Friday, SaskPower and Saturn Power announced that the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility — the first utility-scale solar facility in the province — is now online. Located in the RM of Coulee, it is producing enough renewable power for about 2,500 Saskatchewan homes, according to SaskPower.
“The commissioning of this facility is a landmark achievement for renewable power in Saskatchewan,” said Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan in a news release.
“SaskPower is set to exceed its emissions reduction targets, and renewables such as solar are an important part of a balanced approach that will allow our province to achieve net-zero emissions from power production by 2050.”
Highfield is the first of four 10-MW solar power facilities that the province expects to add to the grid over the next two years. SaskPower says that in addition to the 20 MW of generating capacity through the Power Generation Partner Program, it will help the Crown corporation meet its commitment to add 60 MW of solar power in the coming years.
Saturn Power, an independent power producer based in Ontario, built the Highfield Solar facility. They will own and operate it while selling SaskPower the power produced. Saskatoon‐based miEnergy was selected by Saturn Power to serve as general contractor on the project.
“The Highfield Solar Facility is an important step in ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable power future,” said Kory Hayko, vice-president of transmission and industrial services at SaskPower.
Doug Wagner, Saturn’s president and CEO, lauded the project “as a foundation in Saskatchewan’s efforts to develop a more sustainable and renewable power supply for decades to come.”
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The Swift Current area is now home to the largest solar power project in Saskatchewan.
At a news event Friday, SaskPower and Saturn Power announced that the 10-megawatt (MW) Highfield Solar Facility — the first utility-scale solar facility in the province — is now online. Located in the RM of Coulee, it is producing enough renewable power for about 2,500 Saskatchewan homes, according to SaskPower.
“The commissioning of this facility is a landmark achievement for renewable power in Saskatchewan,” said Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan in a news release.
“SaskPower is set to exceed its emissions reduction targets, and renewables such as solar are an important part of a balanced approach that will allow our province to achieve net-zero emissions from power production by 2050.”
Highfield is the first of four 10-MW solar power facilities that the province expects to add to the grid over the next two years. SaskPower says that in addition to the 20 MW of generating capacity through the Power Generation Partner Program, it will help the Crown corporation meet its commitment to add 60 MW of solar power in the coming years.
Saturn Power, an independent power producer based in Ontario, built the Highfield Solar facility. They will own and operate it while selling SaskPower the power produced. Saskatoon‐based miEnergy was selected by Saturn Power to serve as general contractor on the project.
“The Highfield Solar Facility is an important step in ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable power future,” said Kory Hayko, vice-president of transmission and industrial services at SaskPower.
Doug Wagner, Saturn’s president and CEO, lauded the project “as a foundation in Saskatchewan’s efforts to develop a more sustainable and renewable power supply for decades to come.”
Located in the RM of Coulee the Highfield Solar Facility is producing enough renewable power for about 2,500 Saskatchewan homes, according to SaskPower.
PHOTO BY PHOTO COURTESY OF SASKPOWER /jpg
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