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    Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection (2334)

    TransCanada Energy Ltd. (TCE) has applied to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) for transmission system access to connect its proposed Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project (Facility) in the Town of High River area. TCE's request can be met by the following solution:

    • Add one 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the Facility to the existing 138 kV transmission line 727AL in a T-tap configuration.
    • Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

    Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Approval

    The AESO approved the Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process

    Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration

    The AESO intends to consider the need for the Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after September 16, 2022. If stakeholders have any questions or concerns, please contact the AESO before this date.

    The AESO has determined that the Project is eligible for consideration under the ANAP Rule because the following eligibility criteria have been met:

    • Total project cost is estimated to be approximately $3.3M with approximately $3M classified as participant-related and $0.3M classified as system-related;
    • the AESO has completed a participant involvement program (PIP) in accordance with the guidelines in Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007;
    • the Project is not anticipated to result in significant environmental effects; and
    • No concerns or objections with the need for the Project have been raised. Prior to making its approval decision, the AESO will address additional stakeholder concerns that arise, if any.

    Supporting information about this Project is available in the following documents:

    Market Participant Notification

    Need Overview

    Latest updates

    • Sep. 22, 2022 Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Approval for the Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection
    • Sep. 1, 2022 Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration for the Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection
    • Dec. 2, 2021 Market Participant Notification for the Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection in the Town of High River area
    • Oct. 28, 2021 Need Overview: Saddlebrook Solar and Storage Project Connection