Springbrook Solar Project

 

The Springbrook Solar Project (the Project) is a ground mount solar photovoltaic facility that will have a generation capacity of up to 20MW AC. The Project has been developed by Lethbridge Solar GP Ltd. (Lethbridge), a subsidiary of Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure Management Inc., in partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport and Red Deer County.

Lethbridge has been granted approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to construct, operate and connect the Springbrook Solar Project, located in Red Deer County, southwest of Red Deer, Alberta, and adjacent to the settlement of Springbrook.

 

Project Details

 

 

Project Location

The 92 acre Project site is proposed to be located at the southeast corner of Township Rd 374 and Range Rd 281 (C&E Trail). The Project will utilize over 36,000 Bi-Facial solar PV modules, 59 inverters, and 5 transformers all enclosed in perimeter fencing that will be at least 2.1 m in height.

To reduce the visual impact for residents and passersby, Lethbridge has dramatically increased the distance between road frontages and the Project boundary. Towards the northern most end of the Project, the solar array will be set back 200 m from the edge of Township Rd 374. Towards the western-most end of the Project, the solar array will be set back approximately 251 m from the edge of Range Rd 281 (C&E Trail).

To utilize the interactive Site Plan, please click here

 

Project Benefits

The construction and long-term operation of a large utility scale solar project will have many direct economic, environmental, and social benefits for the Red Deer and Springbrook community.

  1. Immediate Economic Benefits

    • Job Creation: The construction phase of the project will generate approximately 40 direct jobs of which approximately 90% will be locally sourced.  This phase will also cause an increase in indirect employment for local services and suppliers in the community.
    • Property Tax Revenue: The Project will generate over $9 Million in property tax revenue throughout the Project’s 35-year life.

  1. Environmental Benefits

    • Air Quality: Over the 35-year Project life, there will be an estimated reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by approximately 250,000 tonnes of CO2e, providing greatly improved air quality for decades to come.

 

Participant Involvement Program

The Project-Specific Information Packages (PSIP) provide important Project related information such as land use considerations and a summary of deliverables, permits, and milestones achieved throughout the Participant Involvement Program. Please see below for the downloadable documents.

 

Approvals and Reports

Lethbridge engaged independent experienced consultants to perform environmental and technical studies to assess impacts of the Project, identify appropriate mitigation measures to minimize impacts, and acquire necessary approvals to ensure the development, construction, and operation of a viable, safe, and successful Project. Please see below for downloadable reports.

Red Deer County Letter of Support

The Letter of Support, provided by Red Deer County, can be downloaded below.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The document below provides a summary of common Project-related questions and their respective answers. The FAQ document has been updated as of August 6, 2021.

 

Media Release

Lethbridge has been granted approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to connect, construct and operate the Springbrook Solar Project.

In recognition of this approval, Lethbridge distributed a Media Release with details on the approval, which can be found here.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us via the following:

Lana Taher, M. Eng. – Senior Project Developer
ltaher@greenwoodinfra.com