Government of Canada supports CAD15.3 million financing for 23 MW Suffield solar project in Alberta

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The Government of Canada has expressed support through financing package for the 23 MW Suffield Solar Project proposed by Canadian Solar. 

The CAD49 million (US$37 million) solar project will receive CAD15.3 million (US$11.56 million) fund from the Natural Resources Canada’s Emerging Renewable Power Program of the government. The facility will be developed in Alberta employing approximately 250 people during construction and power about 7,400 households annually. It will reduce pollution from the electricity sector in Alberta and demonstrate the potential of two-sided solar panels in Canada.

 

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