Our operations

TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest independent producers of wind power and thermal generation and is Alberta’s largest producer of hydroelectric power.

A diverse and growing fleet

TransAlta operates electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Western Australia, consisting of hydroelectric, wind, solar, battery storage, and thermal facilities.

 

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At a glance

We safely operate and evolve essential energy infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Get to know our operations by the numbers.

Canada

We began in Alberta over 115 years ago with the construction of our first hydro facility. Today, our operations span the country, providing the electricity Canadians need every day.

1911

First plant commissioned

7,102 MW

Gross installed capacity

70

Facilities currently operating

United States

Our United States operations began in Centralia, Washington. Since then, our US fleet has expanded to include gas, hydro, solar and wind generation.

2000

First plant commissioned

1,724 MW

Gross installed capacity

13

Facilities currently operating

Western Australia

We are building on our 30-year history in Australia with significant new investments made over the past several years, including solar, battery energy storage, and gas facilities with large industrial customers under long-term contracts.

1996

First plant commissioned

500 MW

Gross installed capacity

9

Facilities currently operating

Meet the fleet

Learn about our diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Western Australia.

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