About Valley Edge BESS
Proposed Project Lands
Valley Edge BESS is proposed for development on private lands located near the intersection of Township Road 381 and Range Road 260 (NW and SW 7-38-25 W4M), in Red Deer County, approximately 11 km east of the City of Red Deer.
Project Details
Valley Edge BESS is a proposed 250 MW, 1000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system – capable of providing 250 MW of power for four hours.
The preliminary design for Valley Edge BESS includes:
- 288 lithium-ion battery cell containers, equipped with inverters and fans
- 72 medium voltage transformers
- A substation containing two (2) high voltage transformers, switching equipment, and a SCADA system
- Transmission structures will be erected to carry overhead transmission lines from the substation to point of interconnection (to the electricity grid)
Valley Edge BESS will be enclosed by fencing, and will include a site office, parking, site lighting, security cameras, and equipment storage space.
Project Lifecycle
