Castle River is a 43.38MW 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. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in November 1997. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by TransAlta Renewables and is currently owned by TransAlta with a stake of 100%.
The project generates 121,000MWh electricity thereby offsetting 87,500t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in November 1997.
Contractors involved
Castle River (Castle River I) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V44-600 kW turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 0.6MW nameplate capacity.
Castle River (Castle River II) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V47-660 kW turbines. The phase consists of 15 turbines with 0.66MW nameplate capacity.
Castle River (Castle River III) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V47-660 kW turbines. The phase consists of 44 turbines with 0.66MW nameplate capacity.
Castle River (Castle River IV) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V44-600 kW turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 0.6MW nameplate capacity.
Castle River (Castle River V) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V47-660 kW turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines with 0.66MW nameplate capacity.
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About TransAlta Renewables
TransAlta Renewables Inc (TransAlta), a subsidiary of TransAlta Corp, is a renewable energy company that operates and develops hydro power, wind power, and gas power generation facilities. The company develops, owns, operates, and maintains a fleet of power generation assets in Canada. It also provides facilities such as Taylor Hydropower Station, Moose Rapids Hydropower Station, Belly River Hydropower Station, and Bone Creek Hydropower Station, among others. TransAlta operates New Richmond Wind Power Station, Castle River Wind Power Station, Macleod Flats Wind Power Station, South Hedland Gas Power Station, Parkeston Gas Power Station and Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, among others. The company operates in Canada and Australia. TransAlta is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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