A Suncor wind project in Alberta Photo: Suncor

Canadian oil giant Suncor plans big RE investments in Alberta

Canadian energy giant Suncor is set to greatly broaden its push into renewables, with plans for nearly 700MW of wind and solar in the works in Alberta, taking advantage of the province’s recently adopted 30% renewables target.

28 March 2016 16:41 GMT Updated 28 September 2016 9:21 GMT

By Karl-Erik Stromsta in New York

Suncor currently owns stakes in six Canadian wind farms totaling 287MW of capacity. But Canada’s largest oil company is advancing plans for another four wind farms totaling up to 440MW and three solar projects totaling 240MW in Alberta, according to a local press report.

Suncor is currently working through the connection process for the projects. The solar capacity, spread across three 80MW arrays, is expected to be online within two years.

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Canadian oil giant Suncor plans big RE investments in Alberta