BENALTO 1 DER
Versorium Energy Ltd. is constructing the Benalto 1 DER Project, a natural gas-fired electric generation facility located on private land, approximately 5 kilometres south of Sylvan Lake, Alberta in Red Deer County.
The Project will have 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.
The Project will connect to FortisAlberta's existing 25 kilovolt (kV) distribution line.
The necessary regulatory approvals are in place for the Project with phase 1 construction commencing October 13, 2023.
Phase 1 construction was completed on November 22, 2023.
The Project is expected to reach commercial operations in August 2024.