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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.
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.
The Project connects 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 with Phase 2 construction commencing on June 4, 2024.
The Project reached commercial operations on July 15, 2024.
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