Epcor
Its a common reoccurrence that seems to happen every spring when runoff clouds the waters with an odorous companion. Epcor is water wise and assures Edmontonians that seasonal changes to their tap water are safe and temporary.
Epcor is installing 24 new charging stations to make it easier for people with electric vehicles (EVs) to be able to charge their cars when they're out and about. Natural Resources Canada funded the project as part of their push to get people to go electric.
The kīsikāw pīsim solar farm in southwest Edmonton was officially energized by EPCOR on Tuesday morning. The 51-acre farm with 30,350 solar panels will provide the E.L. Smith Water Treatment plant with about 50 per cent of the power it needs to produce clean water. Electricity from the solar panels will go directly to the water treatment plan to produce drinking water for Edmonton and 65 regions around the city.
The total cost of the project is yet to be finalized but it will multi million for certain and is estimated to last 25 to 30 years and within that time frame pay for itself.
The name of Epcor's controversial solar farm in the river valley was unveiled Wednesday, May 4th. The solar farm has officially been given the Cree word kisikaw pisim which means "daylight sun". "Daylight sun" is not only an appropriate name it is what the 30,350 solar panels of the 51-acre solar farm needs to make it viable and justify the project in spite of ecological concerns.
Epcor built the daylight sun solar farm generate a substantial portion of the power required by the E.L Smith Water Treatment Plant. The project is nearing completion and is expected to be operational this fall.