In her keynote address at the 4th Annual Alberta Power Symposium, Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, announced yesterday that Alberta will procure 5,000 MW of additional renewable energy capacity by 2030. This will support the Government's firm target of having 30 per cent of Alberta's electricity generated by renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro by 2030.
CanSIA's Director of Market Intelligence & Research, Patrick Bateman had the opportunity to discuss solar energy's role in Alberta's energy transition at the Symposium later that day in a session entitled 'Renewables: Removing Myth from Reality'.
CanSIA is actively working with our members to achieve significant and sustainable long-term growth of solar electricity's market share in Alberta. Our advocacy efforts in Alberta are focused on achieving an optimal policy and regulatory framework for distribution-connected solar projects as well as near-term procurement of utility-scale solar facilities.
Companies interested in getting involved in and staying up-to date on this opportunity should consider a membership with CanSIA.
The remainder of the Government of Alberta's press release can be found here.
Statement from John Gorman, CanSIA President & CEO: "For too long, discussions about climate change have focused on what we can't do. Now that renewable technology costs have reached new lows, it's time to focus on what we can do with our tremendous renewable energy resources. Today's announcement sets a renewable energy target that is achievable while establishing Alberta as a progressive and leading jurisdiction in the global effort to reduce emissions. Solar energy is ready to be a big contributor to a strong and clean Alberta economy." |
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