Summerview is a 136.2MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Alberta, Canada. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in April 2002.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 136.2 | 136.2 | – | Active | Alberta, Canada | TransAlta Renewables |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by TransAlta Renewables. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project supplies enough clean energy to power 55,000 households, offsetting 257,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The Summerview (Summerview IA), has 65m high towers.
The Summerview (Summerview IB), has 65m high towers.
The Summerview (Summerview II), has 80m high towers.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in April 2002.
Contractors Involved
Summerview (Summerview IA) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V80-1.8 MW turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 1.8MW nameplate capacity.
Summerview (Summerview IB) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V80-1.8 MW turbines. The phase consists of 38 turbines with 1.8MW nameplate capacity.
Summerview (Summerview II) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V90-3.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 22 turbines with 3MW nameplate capacity.
Vestas Wind Systems is the O&M contractor for the Summerview (Summerview II). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2014, for a period of 7 years.
About TransAlta Renewables
TransAlta Renewables Inc (TransAlta), a subsidiary of TransAlta Corp, is a renewable energy company that operates and develops hydro power, wind power, and gas power generation facilities. The company develops, owns, operates, and maintains a fleet of power generation assets in Canada. In addition, it also provides facilities such as Taylor Hydropower Station, Moose Rapids Hydropower Station, Belly River Hydropower Station, Bone Creek Hydropower Station. TransAlta offers New Richmond Wind Power Station, Castle River Wind Power Station, Macleod Flats Wind Power Station, South Hedland Gas Power Station, Parkeston Gas Power Station, and Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, among others. The company operates its facilities in Canada and Australia. TransAlta is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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