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Battle River

Battle River

The Battle River 4 and 5 facilities are located near Forestburg, Alberta.

Battle River 4 achieved commercial operations in 1975, while Battle River 5 achieved commercial operations in 1981.

Battle River 4 and 5 have a capacity of 155 megawatts (MW) and 395 MW, respectively, having completed their conversion to natural gas in 2021 and 2019, respectively. The end of regulatory life for Battle River 4 and 5 is set for 2033 and 2037, respectively.

Generation from the facilities is currently sold in the Alberta electricity market.

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Battle River

Forestburg, AB

Gas

Fuel type

550 MW

Gross Installed Capacity

100%

TransAlta ownership

Stats at a glance

TransAlta-operated First on-stream Revenue source TransAlta-built Contract expiry
Yes 1975-1981 Merchant No N/A

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