Solar farms use collections of photovoltaic panels to absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. Once built, it produces no air emissions, making it a clean, safe, and viable option for energy production.

A single-axis tracker is a type of solar facility that is built with a tracking system that automatically tilts the panels to follow the path of the sun throughout the course of the day along one-axis, improving the project’s overall generation efficiency and energy yield.

Solar farms are cost-effective and reliable sources of revenue for the County, diversifying its local energy supply and creating local jobs. They also emit no greenhouse gas emissions, use no long-term hazards, and do not contaminate the land, reinforcing a robust local economy while lowering its carbon footprint.

Expert studies have been completed to model the impacts of both noise and glare, and the results demonstrate that the project is compliant with the standards set out by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and all relevant federal and provincial authorities.

In addition to the single-axis tilt helping the panels shed snow, colder temperatures actually improve the efficiency of the electrical components. While the output is still lower in winter, the overall efficiency is not compromised.

The Project is expected to last at least 30 years, after which it can enter a period of decommissioning. In this scenario, all components would be removed and safely recycled, and the site restored to its previous state.