Province announces new wind energy projects in region
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Three wind energy projects in southeastern Alberta have received provincial approval.
The provincial government announced five new projects on Monday, part of the latest phase of the province’s renewable energy program. One of the projects will be built near Medicine Hat, while two of the projects will be built near Brooks.
EDF Renewables will be partnering with the Kainai First Nation on the Cypress Wind Power project near Medicine Hat. Once complete, the project will provide 202 megawatts of power.
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation out of Ontariowill partner with the Sawridge First Nation to build the Buffalo Atlee wind farms near Brooks, adding 48 megawatts of power.