Our Operations

TransAlta is one of the largest renewable power producers in North America, one of the largest producers of wind power in Canada and the largest producer of hydro power in Alberta.

We operate a diverse and growing fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia consisting of hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, gas and energy transition facilities.

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Multinational Portfolio

Canada
U.S.
Australia

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Commitment to ESG

Clean Power
Support local communities
Remove systemic barriers

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Operational Expertise

111 years in operation
Industry-leading Safety
Diversified assets

Meet the fleet

TransAlta has more than 75 facilities across Canada, the United States, and Australia.

See our facilities

Canada

We began in Alberta over 110 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

5,718 MW

Gross installed capacity

60 Facilities

Currently operating

Australia

We are building on our 25-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 facility commissioned

500 MW

Gross installed capacity

6 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 facility acquired

1,219 MW

Gross installed capacity

10 Facilities

Currently operating

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See our growth in action

A growing number of customers are looking for partners that can help them achieve ambitious decarbonization targets. One of TransAlta’s competitive advantages is our ability to meet their needs with customer-centric energy solutions that integrate a strong balance sheet, an exceptional ability to execute growth projects, and leading operations expertise that maximizes reliability and returns.

Facilities in Development

Case study: BHP Nickel West

Looking for an integrated renewable energy solution for your business? Learn about our Northern Goldfields Solar Project where we delivered an onsite, integrated solar and battery solution to help meet BHP Nickel West’s carbon emission targets.

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