Turning Sun Solar Project

 

Located in the Rural Municipality of Estevan in southeast Saskatchewan, the 100 MW AC Turning Sun Solar Project (the Project) will produce enough power for the equivalent of approximately 25,000 homes. This historic initiative is one of the largest groundmount utility-scale solar facilities under development in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Turning Sun Solar, formerly Iyuhána Solar, is a partnership with GSI Management Inc. (GSI) and Ocean Man First Nation (OMFN). The Project has been awarded an exclusive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SaskPower, to construct and operate the Project for 25 years.

Project Details

 

Project Location & Site Plan

The 550-acre Project site will be located on SaskPower owned lands approximately 8 kilometers southwest of the City of Estevan. It is located in the northwest corner of the intersection of Range Road 2091 and Township Road 14. The Project will look to utilize approximately 181,000 Bi-Facial solar PV modules, 27 inverters, and 1 High Voltage transformers all enclosed in 12 kilometers of perimeter fencing.

Completed Road Improvements

Turning Sun Solar and Estevan-based Ironside Energy Services Ltd. completed 2 miles of road upgrades along Township Road 14, from Range Road 2091 to Range Road 2093. These improvements will support safe and efficient access throughout construction and long-term operations, while enhancing overall road conditions for nearby residents.

To utilize the interactive Site Plan, please click here.

 

Project Anticipated Timeline

 

Project Construction Phase

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, Barton Malow Canada, will lead the construction of the groundbreaking 100-MW Turning Sun Solar Project.

Project construction will span up to 18 months, requiring up to 150 staff onsite supporting a wide range of activities.

There will be various opportunities to join the Turning Sun Solar team. Please see below links for available employment opportunities with Barton Malow Canada:

Please see below link for projected upcoming opportunities with Barton Malow Canada:

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming construction opportunities, please submit your contact information via the Turning Sun Solar Construction Contact Form or alternatively we invite you to submit your resume to RecruitmentCanada@bartonmalow.com.

 

Project Development Phase

The Development Phase of the Turning Sun Solar Project involved the successful completion and approval of all necessary federal, provincial, and municipal permits, ensuring the Project meets all regulatory requirements. Throughout this phase, the Project team actively engaged with communities, stakeholders, and local partners by hosting events, providing updates, and sharing opportunities to learn more about the Project.

Reports

Turning Sun Solar engaged independent experienced consultants to conduct the necessary environmental and technical assessments. Please see below for completed and downloadable reports:

 

Engagement and Consultation

Community connection and strong stakeholder relationships are at the forefront of the Turning Sun Project Team’s values and core beliefs. We aspire to build strong and lasting relationships with all local stakeholders involved in this Project.

Quarterly Newsletter Updates

Turning Sun Solar is committed to providing quarterly newsletter updates during the construction phase to highlight Project progress, key milestones, employment opportunities and details on upcoming community sessions and workshops.

Please see below for downloadable Newsletters. These newsletters will continue to be posted on the Turning Sun Solar Project website and can be emailed and paper mailed out to stakeholders upon request.

If you would like to receive Project updates via email or paper mail, please submit your contact information via this form.

Turning Sun Solar is committed to protecting your privacy. The contact information collected will not be publicly shared.

Community Open House Process

The Turning Sun Project Team hosted two Community Open Houses on September 5, 2024, and April 9, 2025, at Southeast College Estevan Campus. These drop-in events provided an opportunity for the public to learn about the Project and engage directly with the team. We sincerely thank all attendees for their time and valuable feedback.

Job Fairs

Turning Sun Solar is committed to hosting at least two job fairs in the RM of Estevan to connect community members with our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team and highlight employment opportunities. In partnership with Barton Malow, two job fairs were held in Estevan on September 24, 2025, at the Royal Canadian Legion, and March 11, 2026, at Southeast College Estevan Campus. We appreciate the strong community interest and engagement.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for downloadable FAQ document, updated as of January 20th, 2026.

 

Media Release

To connect with Turning Sun Solar on social media, follow the links below:

 

Contact Us

GSI has experience building and operating projects throughout North America, having developed approximately 388 MW DC of renewable energy projects. To learn more about GSI and our capabilities click here.

Turning Sun Solar Project Team

The Turning Sun Solar Project Team welcomes any questions or feedback related to the Turning Sun Solar Project. Please contact us via the following email: turningsunsolar@greenwoodinfra.com

SaskPower

To learn more about the SaskPower projects including the interconnection of the Turning Sun Solar Facility, visit Planning and Construction Projects (saskpower.com).  If you have inquiries, Contact Us (saskpower.com).

 

 

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 Springbrook Solar Inc., an affiliate of Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure LLC, in partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport and Red Deer County.

Springbrook 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.

The Project has continued to make great strides that demonstrate our continued commitment to responsible development, regulatory compliance, and project planning as it moves through mid-late stage development.

 

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, Springbrook 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

Springbrook 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.

Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Extension

We are pleased to announce that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has approved a Project Extension, extending our construction timeline to June 2029. This decision reflects the AUC’s recognition of the significant progress achieved to date, including the completion of updated environmental field studies in 2025 and refreshed solar glare and noise assessments.

These important steps demonstrate our continued commitment to responsible development, regulatory compliance, and thoughtful project planning as we move toward the next phase of construction.

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. As stakeholder engagement progresses, the FAQ document will continue to be updated. The FAQ document has been updated as of August 6, 2021.

 

Media Release

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

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

 

Contact Us

GSI has experience building and operating projects throughout North America, having developed approximately 388 MW DC of renewable energy projects. To learn more about GSI and our capabilities click here.

The Springbrook Project Team welcomes any questions or feedback related to the Springbrook Solar Project. Please contact us via the emails below:

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

Kyra Windrim – Project Coordinator
kwindrim@greenwoodinfra.com