Westbridge Renewable Receives Approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission for Red Willow Solar And Battery Energy Storage Project

Executive Summary

• Westbridge Renewable’s subsidiary Red Willow Solar Inc. received Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) approval, a Substation Permit, and License from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for the Red Willow Solar & Battery Storage Project.
• The approved project will have up to 225 MWac of solar generation capacity and up to 200 MWh of battery storage, advancing it toward “ready‑to‑build” status.
• This marks the fourth of Westbridge’s five Alberta projects to secure AUC power plant and BESS approvals, underscoring progress across its regional pipeline.

Key Details

• Approval Granted: Decision 29258‑D01‑2026 from the AUC covering Power Plant, BESS, Substation Permit, and License for the Birch 1075S Substation.
• Project Capacity: Solar PV up to 225 MWac; Battery Energy Storage System up to 200 MWh.
• Location: Stettler County, Alberta, Canada.
• Regulatory Context: Approvals issued subject to the Hydro and Electric Energy Act and the Alberta Utilities Commission Act.
• Next Steps: Westbridge plans to file interconnection applications with the AUC within the calendar year, moving toward construction readiness.
• Milestone Significance: Fourth of five Alberta projects (Georgetown, Sunnynook, Dolcy previously approved) now cleared by the regulator, bringing the portfolio closer to full operational status.

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased to announce AUC approval for our Red Willow project, marking another key milestone for Westbridge… This progress is a crucial step forward in advancing the Red Willow project towards the Ready‑to‑Build stage.” – Maggie McKenna, Director & COO

“This final regulatory milestone for Red Willow advances the project close to ready‑to‑build status in just over 3 years… It’s another tremendous achievement by our team and partners.” – Stefano Romanin, Director & CEO