Wind turbine energy generaters on wind farm

By Regan Tate

Construction of Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm could begin later this year

May 10, 2022 | 12:55 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Construction of a 192 MW wind power plant consisting of 38 wind turbines is slated for later this year in Cypress County.

Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced on Sunday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Wild Rose 2 Wind LP has entered into a power purchase agreement with Pembina Pipelines.

The agreement is for 105 MW of capacity over a 15-year term.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Pembina to drive the energy transition forward doing what we do best – developing, constructing, and operating world-class renewable energy facilities,” stated David Eva, chief executive officer of Capstone in a news release.

Eva says once operational the wind farm will make a significant contribution to Alberta’s goal of a net-zero electricity sector by 2035.

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Pembina President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Burrows says “power purchase agreements are an effective tool to support development of renewable energy, lower emissions, and support the transition to a lower carbon energy system.”

The Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm will be constructed about 35 kilometres southeast of Medicine Hat.

Total construction capital for the project is estimated at $360 million .