Slide 1: WaterCharger Battery Storage Project
WaterCharger Battery Storage Project Online Public Meeting October 26, 2021
Slide 2: Land Acknowledgment
Land Acknowledgment In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that this project and where we live, work and play is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who
Slide 3: Introductions
Introductions Aleta Corbet – Environmental Specialist Rhonda Cummings – Hydro Stakeholder Relations Chelsea Donelon – Commercial Lead Trevor Joyal – Engagement Lead, Maskwa Environmental Richard Leeming – IT Specialist Cheryl McNeil – Stakeholder & Indigenous Relations Bryan Miller – Hydro Operation
Slide 4: Agenda
Agenda • TransAlta overview • Project Overview • Project Schedule • Project Map • Battery Energy Storage System • Regulatory Requirements • Questions from Participants 4
Slide 5: TransAlta Overview
TransAlta Overview • 110 years of generation experience • 74 generating facilities in Canada, the United States and Australia • Expertise in six fuel types: gas, coal, hydro, solar, storage and wind • Owned capacity of approximately 7,300 MW • Accelerating our clean growth strategy in renewable gene
Slide 6: WindCharger – TransAlta's Pilot Battery Storage Facility
WindCharger – TransAlta’s Pilot Battery Storage Facility WindCharger - 10 megawatt battery storage facility located near Pincher Creek, Alberta, adjacent to TransAlta’s Summerview Wind Farm 6
Slide 7: WaterCharger Battery Storage Project
WaterCharger Battery Storage Project WaterCharger is a proposed battery energy storage project located on the south side of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility. WaterCharger is designed to provide reliable electricity service to the Alberta electrical grid and support the development of additional ren
Slide 8: WaterCharger Project Overview
WaterCharger Project Overview Facts & Figures Location: Ghost Hydro-electric facility -- Rocky View County, AB (about 18 km. west of Cochrane, Alberta Fuel: Energy storage Capacity: (megawatts): 180 MW - (Phase 1 – 80-100 MW) First on-stream: 2023 Builder: TransAlta 8
Slide 9: Project Schedule
Project Schedule Preliminary Project Schedule (Subject to Change) | Q2/Q3 2021 Q4 2021 2022 2023 2025 Environmental assessments Stakeholder & Indigenous engagement AUC application submission Receipt of Q2/Q3 approvals & permits 1* Phase Q2/Q3 Construction 1* Phase Q4 Commissioning 2™ Phase Construct
Slide 10: Project Map
EXISTING FACILITIES GHOST DAM HYDRO POWER PLANT [3] 138kv SUBSTATION fa] OFFICE/ADMIN BUILDING [5] WORKSHOP BUILDING [6] OFFICE TRAILERS. WAREHOUSE PHASE 1 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PHASE 2 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ‘TEMP. CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AREA POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTION CONNECTION AREA T
Slide 11: Battery Energy Storage System
Battery Energy Storage System • TransAlta continues to review different battery manufacturers to select a battery that utilizes industry-leading technology taking into consideration safety, reliability and performance. • The modules that house the battery can vary in size depending on the manufactur
Slide 12: Environmental Assessments
Environmental Assessments The following field surveys were completed from The following assessments are planned for the spring to the fall of 2021: completion in the fall of 2021: • Amphibian surveys • Historical Resources Impact Assessment • Wildlife sweep; including raptors • Noise Impact Assessme
Slide 13: Regulatory Requirements
Regulatory Requirements • TransAlta is planning to file its Facility Application to the Alberta Utilities Commission in December 2021 • TransAlta is seeking feedback related to the Project from Indigenous groups and stakeholders • We are working with Rocky View County to receive the appropriate perm
Slide 14: Questions That We've Heard
Questions That We’ve Heard • Battery storage technology • Contracting • Flood mitigation / dam relocation • Project benefits • Visual impact • Water management 14
Slide 15: Project Contact Information
Project Contact Information Project web link: https://transalta.com/plants-operation/watercharger/ 15