Georgetown Solar Project
Georgetown Solar Inc. (GSI) is proposing to construction and operate a 230-megawatt (MWac) solar project with a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Vulcan Country, approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Mossleigh. The Project was acquired by METLEN Energy & Metals in 2023.
At METLEN, recognize that our operations and facilities are located on the traditional territories, gathering places, and travel routes of the Indigenous peoples of Alberta’s treaty territories, as well as the Métis communities. We offer this acknowledgment as a sincere act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose ancestral lands we work on and visit. We acknowledge that resource development has played a role in colonial harm. That is why we commit to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 92, upholding UNDRIP, and ensuring Indigenous partnership, leadership, and economic participation in our work.
About the Project
Georgetown Solar Inc. (GSI) continues to advance the Georgetown Solar + Energy Storage Project (the "Project") in Vulcan County. Project development began in 2020 with initial environmental assessments and securing of approximately 700 acres of privately owned cultivated farmland for siting for a 230-megawatt (MWac) solar project with a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), 11 kilometres south of Carseland, Alberta. GSI continues to advance the regulatory, engineering and development activities required ahead of construction.
Key Project Milestones can be found here.
We are committed to sharing information about the Project and working with the local community to ensure that we receive and understand stakeholder feedback and concerns. We encourage community members and stakeholders to participate throughout this process and to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the Project please get in touch.
Project Updates
2020-2021
Initial Environmental Studies
Q1 2022
AEP Renewable Energy Referral Report (RERR) received
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), now Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA), ranked the project as an overall low risk to wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Q4 2022
Initial AUC Approval received
Q1 2023
Vulcan County Development Permit received
Q4 2023
Project Acquisition
METLEN acquired the project from Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp.
2024–2026
Environmental Studies
Q1 2026
AUC Decision 30318-D01-2026
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued a decision approving an amendment to the Project and its Mossleigh 1051S Substation.
Q4 2026
Regulatory Filing Submissions
AUC Project Update Filing.
AEPA Renewable Energy Project Submission (REPS) Renewal Filing.
Q1 2027
Anticipated Construction Start
Early Works planned to commence following AUC approval.
Q4 2028
Anticipated Commercial Operation Date (“COD”)
As part of Georgetown Solar's ongoing stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to provide the following Key Project Milestones.
NOTE: Future dates remain subject to change.
We are committed to sharing information about the Project and working with the local community to ensure that we receive and understand stakeholder feedback and concerns. Your feedback is important and we encourage community members and stakeholders to participate throughout the development process and to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the Project feel free to contact us using the form provided here or using the address below:
Participant Involvement Program Mailbox
Watermark Tower, Suite 920, 530 - 8th Ave SW
Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P3S8
The AUC brochure titled Public Involvement in a Proposed Utility Development is available here and more information about the AUC review process can be found on their website.
Completed Project Studies
A range of environmental and technical studies has been completed for the GSI Project to assess potential impacts, inform project design, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Environmental Studies
Desktop and field-based environmental studies began in 2020 and were completed in the third quarter of 2021. These studies included:
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Environmental constraints mapping: Identified suitable areas for development while avoiding environmentally sensitive areas.
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Wetland assessments: Included desktop wetland delineation and field verification to help minimize potential impacts on wetlands and surface water.
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Wildlife surveys: Assessed breeding birds, spring and fall bird migration, raptors, sharp-tailed grouse, and amphibians to inform measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts on wildlife and their habitats.
The findings were compiled in the Project's Renewable Energy Report, submitted to Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) on September 3, 2021. Following its review, AEP issued a Renewable Energy Wildlife Referral Report (RERR) in February 2022, identifying the Project as posing a low risk to wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Wildlife surveys were subsequently updated in 2024 and 2025, with the results submitted to AEP, now Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. Amendments to our RERR were issued by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, as successor to AEP, in February 2025, November 2025, September 2026. An application to renew our RERR will be submitted in November 2026.
Additional completed environmental planning documents include an Environmental Protection Plan and a Construction Conservation and Reclamation Plan.
Historical Resources
The Project submitted an application for approval under the Historical Resources Act to Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. Approval was received on September 30, 2021.
Noise Impact Assessment
An independent third-party engineering firm completed a noise impact assessment in accordance with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Rule 012: Noise Control. The assessment evaluated potential noise impacts at residences within 1.5 kilometres of the Project and confirmed that the Project meets the applicable AUC noise requirements. We have updated the Noise Impact Assessment since the original AUC application.
Solar Glare Hazard Assessment
An independent third-party engineering firm completed a glare hazard assessment to evaluate potential glare impacts at nearby residences, along roads, and at aerodromes, where applicable. The assessment was approved by the AUC. We have updated the Solar Glare Hazard Assessment since the original AUC application.
Air Dispersion Modelling
Air Dispersion Modelling has been completed since submission of the original AUC application.
Decommissioning Plan
A third-party consultant completed a decommissioning plan in accordance with Vulcan County requirements. The plan addresses the Project's eventual decommissioning and associated obligations.
Project Benefits
The Project is expected to deliver benefits to the local community through:
Job Opportunities
During construction, the Project is expected to create up to 360 full-time jobs, providing employment opportunities for local residents and Alberta-based businesses. Once operational, the Project is expected to support up to 10 permanent full-time and part-time jobs. See METLEN Job Postings.
Support for the Local Economy
Project development, construction, and operations are expected to generate increased economic activity for local businesses, including those in the hospitality, retail, and service sectors.
Tax Revenue
The Project will contribute annual property tax payments to Vulcan County, helping support local services and community needs.
Clean, Reliable Energy
By adding renewable energy to Alberta’s electricity mix, the Project will provide a long-term, low-cost, low-carbon source of electricity. Once operational, it is expected to generate emissions-free electricity sufficient to power approximately 30,000 Alberta homes.
About METLEN
METLEN Energy & Metals is a global energy company headquartered in Athens, Greece, focused on clean, reliable energy and metallurgy.
METLEN operates over 2,000 MW of natural gas-fired power generation and are developing 12 GW of renewable energy and storage projects in more than 40 countries.
Since entering the Canadian market in 2023 with a CAD $850 million investment in Alberta, METLEN has quickly become a key player in Canada’s energy transition. Calgary now serves as METLEN’s North American headquarters, driving growth and supporting energy transition efforts nationwide.
In August 2025, METLEN Energy & Metals successfully moved its primary listing to the London Stock Exchange, while maintaining a secondary listing in Athens. The following month the Company joined the prestigious FTSE 100 index.
METLEN in Your Community
METLEN is committed to being an active member of the communities surrounding the Georgetown Solar Project. Our team has been pleased to support and participate in several local initiatives, including:
2024–2025 | Agriculture Scholarship: Contributed as a Diamond Sponsor of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East Agriculture Scholarship.
2025 | Vulcan FCSS: Donated to support recreational programming and volunteered at youth renewable energy and art activities.
2025 | Indigenous Engagement: Participated in an Offering Ceremony with the Blood and Siksika Nations near the Georgetown project site.
2026 | Millarville Rodeo: Sponsored the event and engaged with the agricultural community on agrivoltaics and compatible solar and agricultural land use.
2026 | Mossleigh Sports Council: Contributed toward development of a new multisport complex.
2026 | Lukas Loftus Memorial Lacrosse and Sports Trust Fund: Contributed to help children access sports programming.
2026 | Vulcan FCSS: Volunteer participation through a Kids Day Camp Out art activity.
We are always interested in learning about local organizations, events, and initiatives that make a difference in the community. If you know of a community initiative that could benefit from support, we would love to hear from you.