Kruger Energy Saskatchewan Solar L.P. Retained by SaskPower to Build a Solar Energy Project

June 24, 2020
Press release Energy

Today Kruger Energy announced that its affiliate, Kruger Energy Saskatchewan Solar L.P., has been retained by SaskPower to develop, build, own and operate the Foxtail Grove Solar Energy Project. Located on the outskirts of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, construction for the 10-MW project is expected to begin in mid-2021, while the facility is expected to be in service as early as the end of 2021.

Regina, Saskatchewan, June 24, 2020 – Today Kruger Energy announced that its affiliate, Kruger Energy Saskatchewan Solar L.P., has been retained by SaskPower to develop, build, own and operate the Foxtail Grove Solar Energy Project. Located on the outskirts of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, construction for the 10-MW project is expected to begin in mid-2021, while the facility is expected to be in service as early as the end of 2021.

Under a 20-year power purchase agreement with SaskPower, the project will provide enough electricity to supply over 2,600 households in the Regina area, interconnecting with SaskPower’s existing distribution system. WestSource, a local partner of Kruger Energy, will participate in the development, operation and maintenance of the project which will be built on leased agricultural land.

“We’re thrilled to have been selected as SaskPower’s long-term partner in this project,” said Jean Roy, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kruger Energy. “This agreement enables us to provide SaskPower with solar energy at an economical price for its customers. We’re happy to help SaskPower fulfill its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

Over the years, Kruger Energy has been recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and has played an active role in the communities it serves through its sustainable development projects.
The company plans to continue this tradition in Regina and engage in its role as an exemplary corporate citizen.

Virtual Open House

Regina residents will soon be invited to a virtual open house to learn more about the Foxtail Grove Solar Energy Project. Representatives from Kruger Energy will be available to answer questions from members of the community. For more information about the project, please visit the website at www.foxtailgrovesolarenergyproject.com or call 1-844-472-6896.
About Kruger Energy

About Kruger Energy

Kruger Energy is a business unit of Kruger Inc. and specializes in the development and management of renewable energy power plants. Kruger Energy manages and operate 42 production sites across North America, ranging from hydroelectric, wind, solar, energy storage, and biomass cogeneration plants, with a total installed capacity of 542 MW.