Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm is a 60.1MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Alberta, Canada. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in July 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Capstone Infrastructure and Maxim Power. The project is currently owned by Capstone Infrastructure with a stake of 50%.
The project generates 200,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 26,000 households, offsetting 93,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase I), has 127.5m high towers.
The Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-II), has 127.5m high towers.
The Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-III), has 127.5m high towers.
The Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-IV), has 102.5m high towers.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in July 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-II) is sold to Gibson Energy under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
The power generated from the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-IV) is sold to Gibson Energy under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
Contractors involved
Bird Construction was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the wind power project.
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase I) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 4.5-145 turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines.
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-II) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 4.5-145 turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines.
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-III) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 4.5-145 turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines.
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm (Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm_Phase-IV) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 4.5-145 turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 5MW nameplate capacity.
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About Capstone Infrastructure
Capstone Infrastructure Corp (Capstone) is an energy company involved in investing and operating power assets. The company carries out the construction, development, and operation of several wind, solar, run-of-river hydro, biomass and natural gas power plants. Capstone also offers management and administration services to wind and solar facilities and other development projects. The company also offers emission offset credits, energy savings programs, and related services. Its service area includes Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Colombia, and Saskatchewan. The company sells power through long-term power contracts and at market rates to the Alberta power pool. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
About Maxim Power
Maxim Power Corp (Maxim) is an independent power-producing company. It acquires, develops, owns, and operates power generation facilities to generate and sell electricity. The company generates electricity using various fuel sources including natural gas, coal, wind, nuclear, hydro, and solar sources. Maxim also operates the mining of coal fields, through its subsidiary in Canada. The company serves mid-market power projects that include HR Milner, Buffalo Atlee, and Deerland in Alberta. The company undertakes power purchase and fuel supply agreements sales activities by entering long-term contracts with power development companies and retail customers. Maxim is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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