Forty Mile Wind Power Plant Connection (2237)

Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Forty Mile Wind Power Plant (Facility) in the Bow Island area. RES’ request can be met by the following solution:

• Add one substation, to be designated Murray Lake 326S substation, including three 240 kilovolt (kV) circuit breakers.
• Connect the proposed Murray Lake 326S substation to the existing 240 kV transmission line 964L in an in-and-out configuration.
• Add one 240 kV transmission line to connect the Facility to the Murray Lake 326S substation.
• Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

Needs Identification Document

Forty Mile Wind Power Plant connection Needs Identification Document [Amended: July 21, 2022]

• Appendix A - Connection Assessment [Posted: June 29, 2022]
• Appendix B - Capital Cost Estimates [Posted: June 29, 2022]
• Appendix C - Amended AESO PIP [Filed: July 21, 2022]

Notice of Filing

The AESO intends to file the Forty Mile Wind Power Plant Connection Needs Identification Document (NID) application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on or after June 29, 2022.

Market Participant Notification

• Market Participant Notification for the Forty Mile Wind Power Plant Connection in the Bow Island area [Posted: May 26, 2022]

Need Overview

• Need for the Forty Mile Wind Power Plant Connection in the Bow Island area [Posted: Jan. 27, 2022]