Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) 495MW Buffalo Plains wind farm in Canada has delivered first power to the grid.
The first turbine as part of the wind project in Alberta was installed in April 2024 and more than a third of the wind turbines have been installed since.
Completion of the remaining installation work is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024 followed by full grid connection.
Once fully operational, Buffalo Plains will consist of 83 turbines.
The project is being delivered by Siemens Gamesa and Borea Construction.
“We are very pleased to have reached this important project milestone on Buffalo Plains” said Tim Evans, Partner and Head of North America at CIP, adding:
“The successful delivery of first power demonstrates CIP’s unique ability to execute on large and complex infrastructure projects that will provide local jobs and clean, renewable wind energy for many years to come.”
Buffalo Plains is an important part of the 29GW+ portfolio of renewable generating assets, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage, pumped storage hydro and transmission, that CIP has in development, construction or operation across North America.