CALGARY - The Alberta government is granting a 20-year contract to supply about half of its electric power needs to a partnership that plans to build three new solar power plants for more than $100 million. Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips speaks with the media during a news conference in Ottawa on October 24, 2018. The Alberta government is granting a 20-year contract to supply about half of its electric supply needs to a partnership that plans to build three new solar power plants for more than $100 million. She says the winning bid of 4.8 cents per kilowatt-hour by 50-50 partners Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. and Conklin Metis Local 193 was selected from 19 companies through a competitive procurement process. John Gorman, CEO of the Canadian Solar Industries Association, said during the announcement the power price is so low it’s “almost unbelievable,” adding it is less than the average cost of building natural gas powered power generation.

Source: thestar February 15, 2019 21:33 UTC