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BENALTO 1 DER
The Benalto 1 DER Project is a natural gas-fired electric generation facility located near Sylvan Lake, Alberta in Red Deer County.
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The Project has a nameplate capacity of 5 MW and is comprised of two 2.5 MW natural gas-fired high efficiency-low emission industrial engines and electrical switchgear, housed within modular buildings.
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The Project connects to FortisAlberta's existing 25 kilovolt (kV) distribution line.
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The necessary regulatory approvals are in place for the Project with phase 1 construction commencing October 13, 2023.
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Phase 1 construction was completed on November 22, 2023 with Phase 2 construction commencing on June 4, 2024.
The Project reached commercial operations on July 15, 2024.
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