Why Alberta is perfect for solar power generation

Alberta’s potential for solar energy is powerful

Alberta is the sunniest province in Canada. We enjoy beautiful bluebird days in the dead of winter and long, bright, sunshine filled summer days. This nearly constant sunshine makes Alberta a great location for solar power generation. Although winters are cold, the province benefits from a dry climate with low humidity. These conditions are helpful in maintaining the efficiency of solar panels, as excess heat and moisture can reduce their performance.

The vast landscape and open spaces make for ideal installation of small and large-scale farms or solar panel arrays.

In the past, Alberta’s political environment has made Alberta favorable for solar power generation. The Alberta government has introduced various policies and incentives to encourage renewable energy development, including solar power. These initiatives include grant programs, tax credits, and renewable energy targets, making it financially viable and attractive to invest in solar energy systems.

With ample sunlight and the potential for high electricity production, Alberta is a great place to generate solar energy that can provide a stable and sustainable source of power.

UPDATED: On August 3, 2023, the government of Alberta passed the Generation Approvals Pause Regulation through an order-in- council. This order-in-council requires that the Alberta Commissions Council (AUC) immediately implements a six-month pause on approval of new power plants and hydro developments that produce renewable energy electricity over one megawatt. The pause will continue until February 29, 2024. 

MNPA Inc is surprised by this pause but is confident that it will bring a positive outcome. As an Indigenous led company with a sharp focus on land stewardship, we hope that the AUC will work with energy producers and landowners to update Alberta's energy regulations for the betterment of our land. MNPA Inc is dedicated to the continued improvement of policy and regulation that works to enhance and restore both land and community for generations to come. We welcome any collaboration with the AUC, landowners, and fellow energy producers to ensure our shared values of legacy and harmony are at the centre Alberta's energy conversations.