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    Jurassic Solar Project Connection (2411)

    Jurassic Solar LP (Jurassic) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its proposed Jurassic Solar Project (Facility) in the Iddesleigh area. Jurassic’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 944L 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 Jurassic Solar 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 Jurassic Solar Project Connection (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after February 17, 2023.  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:

    • Project costs are estimated to be $4M and were classified as participant-related in accordance with the ISO tariff;
    • 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
    • Stakeholder concerns or objections with the need for the Project have been addressed. 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

    • Feb. 27, 2023 Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Approval for the Jurassic Solar Project Connection
    • Feb. 2, 2023 Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration for the Jurassic Solar Project Connection
    • Oct. 18, 2022 Update - Market Participant Notification for the Jurassic Solar Project Connection in the Iddesleigh area
    • Oct. 5, 2022 Market Participant Notification for the Jurassic Solar Project Connection in the Iddesleigh area
    • Jun. 9, 2022 Need Overview: Jurassic Solar Project Connection