Proceeding 28643  Register 

Applications 28643-A001

Commencement of virtual hearing: November 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. 

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Overview

PACE Canada LP has proposed a 21.6MW utility-scale photovoltaic solar farm within the urban boundaries of Killam, Alberta. The proposed project would be built on 109 acres of cultivated land and the electricity produced will be connected to the FORTIS distribution network 25 kV which connects to the wider electricity grid through Sedgewick 137S.

The project is designed to include 42,024 bi-facial photovoltaic poly-silicon solar panels at 540Wp, and 6 SMA MV, 3650 kW inverters. The solar panels would be south-southwest facing and installed at a 29-degree angle on single-axis tracking supported by steel piles driven into the ground. The project would also include an access road, a small parking area for construction and a temporary laydown and storage area. The project area would be secured and enclosed with a six-foot chain link security fence with access points for maintenance and emergency response.

Further information about the proceeding is available through the AUC’s eFiling System under Proceeding 28643.


Hearing information

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, will be considering the Solar PV Plant application in Proceeding 28643. The hearing will begin on November 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. and will continue until November 15, 2024.

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Summarized process schedule

The AUC has established the following process to consider the applications:

Process step Date
Interveners’ information requests to applicant deadline September 3, 2024
Applicant’s deadline to respond to information requests September 13, 2024
Interveners’ written evidence deadline September 25, 2024
Information requests to interveners October 8, 2024
Interveners’ deadline to respond to information requests October 21, 2024
Test session October 24, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Applicant’s reply evidence deadline October 28, 2024
Commencement of hearing November 12, 2024,
at 9 a.m.

The eFiling System​

The eFiling System should be accessed to view the applications and the other documents the AUC will be considering in this proceeding. The system is also used to file submissions and evidence to participate in the proceeding.

To create an account, select “New account” and follow the steps to create a user ID and password. If you have any questions about how to use the system please contact us at info@auc.ab.ca or 310-4AUC.

Documents being considered in this proceeding can be found in the eFiling​ System (which requires log in). Once you have logged in, enter 28643 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.​

Killam (Old Bear) Solar Farm