Overview​

The AUC is currently reviewing an application from ​Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. who ​has applied to construct and operate a 40.5-megawatt solar power plant, designated as the Strathmore Solar Farm. The project is proposed to be sited on 320 acres of previously cultivated land in Strathmore, south of Highway 1 and east of George Freeman Trail, in the south half and northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 24, Range 25, west of the Fourth Meridian.​ The AUC issued a notice of application for the project on February 21, 2020.

The Strathmore Solar Farm would​ consist of solar panels, transformer and inverter stations, access roads and a collector system connected to existing 25-kilovolt FortisAlberta Inc. distribution lines originating from AltaLink Management Ltd.’s adjacent Strathmore 151S Substation.​​

The AUC issued a notice of hearing​ for the project on ​June 12, 2020. At this time, the AUC has not determined whether to schedule an oral or written hearing for the proceeding., and written evidence was required to be submitted by July 24, 2020.​

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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 considered in this proceeding can be found in the eFiling System (which requires log in). Once you have logged in, enter 24698 in the "go to" section at the top left corner of your screen.

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