Castor North

Project Overview

The Castor North Solar Battery Project is designed with multiple benefits in mind:

• It will generate enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 75,000 homes.

• The project site will incorporate grazing areas and biodiversity-friendly grasslands, supporting agriculture and wildlife.

  
  

Located approximately 9 k, northeast of the Town of Castor on privately owned land.

• The project will respect existing land use while creating new economic opportunities.

• It will connect to Alberta's existing transmission system on the east side of Highway 36, adjacent to the site ensuring efficient integration into the grid.

• Includes a battery storage system to shift injection of electricity into the gird to times when it is needed.

Our commitment goes beyond energy - we aim to deliver long term value through local jobs, environmental stewardship, and a cleaner future for Alberta.

Project Details

• Total project capacity = 315.7MWdc at panels and 250 MWac to the grid

• Estimated number of solar panels = 471,000

• Electrical capacity per panel = 670W

• Energy storage = 125 MW four-hour battery

• Electrical connection voltage = 240 kV

• Electrical connection location = connects to the 240 kV transmission line on the east side of Highway 36, south of TWP390.

How Will This Solar Project Affect Your View?

• The panels at the Castor North Solar Battery Project will reach about 12 feet at their highest point. They are single-axis tracking panels, meaning they slowly follow the sun throughout the day to maximize energy production - creating a low, streamlined profile across the landscape.

• For neighbours who may see the project from their property, CanWest and Starlight offers tree-screening options to help maintain privacy and preserve the natural view. Our goal is to integrate clean energy into the community while respecting the character of the surrounding area.