ESTEVAN — The federal government has committed $15 million for the new Turning Sun Solar facility that is under construction in the RM of Estevan.
Winnipeg-South Liberal MP Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Tim Hodgson, the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, made the announcement at a groundbreaking celebration June 5 for the 100-megawatt project.
According to a news release from the Government of Canada, the Turning Sun Solar project is one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the province of Saskatchewan and one of the biggest renewable energy projects currently under construction in Canada. Located on the traditional territory of the Ocean Man Nakoda Nation, the feds noted it has 10 per cent Indigenous ownership and, once operational, will power the equivalent of 25,000 homes.
The project has an estimated price tag of $200 million, according to information provided at the groundbreaking.
“It is an honour to see one of Saskatchewan’s largest-ever solar projects, owned partially by Indigenous people, begin to come to life — a testament to the ambition and execution of our government," said Duguid.
He predicted Turning Sun would be a great asset for Saskatchewan residents.
More to come.
