Aira Solar Project Connection (2461)

Aira Wind Power Inc (Aira) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its proposed Aira Solar Project (Facility) in the Town of Bow Island area. Aira’s request can be met by the following solution:

• Add one 240 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the Facility to the existing 240 kV transmission line 983L 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 Aira Solar Project Connection under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process.

• Aira Solar Project Connection ANAP Approval Letter [Posted: Feb. 28, 2024]

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration

The AESO intends to consider the need for the Aira Solar Project Connection (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after February 22, 2024. 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 $4.9M with approximately $4.3M classified as participant-related and $0.6M 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:

• Engineering Connection Assessment
• TFO Cost Estimate
• AESO PIP Summary

Market Participant Notification

• Market Participant Notification for the Aira Solar Project Connection in the Town of Bow Island area [Posted: Oct. 18, 2023]

Need Overview

• Need for the Aira Solar Project Connection in the Town of Bow Island area [Posted: April 19, 2023]