Blue Heron Solar Project – Power Plant, Substation & Battery Energy Storage System Application

The AUC has denied the power plant development applications in Proceeding 30032.

Gransolar Alberta One, Inc. applied to construct and operate the Blue Heron Solar Project. The project would consist of a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power plant with approximately 415,000 solar photovoltaic modules installed on a single-axis tracking system, a 200-MW/400-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system, and a project substation. The project would also include inverters, an electrical collection system and internal access roads. The project would be located on approximately 430.8 hectares of private cultivated land in Flagstaff County, approximately 11.5 kilometres east of the village of Alliance, as shown in the map below. The applications have been filed under the Hydro and Electric Energy Act.

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 eFiling 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 30032 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.