News
Firewood Processor – Coming to Fort Chipewyan
Wood processor Three Nations Energy is now the proud owner of a wood processor. It will be used first to convert all wood salvaged from the 3NE solar farm clearing.
Cabin Solar Electricity Systems Coming Soon
Together, the 3NE Partner Nations are pursuing a program this summer to install solar electricity packages for cabin owners on the land. In the first year, ACFN will be installing
Solar Farm Construction Work Has Restarted
Workers are back onsite at the 3NE solar farm site near the airport in Fort Chipewyan – continuing the work that was suspended on April 7. Screw piles are being
Land Clearing Begins for Solar Farm
Land clearing has begun for the solar farm Land clearing has started on the second phase of Canada’s largest off grid solar farm. This 7,500 panel, 2.6 megawatt solar farm
Indoor Hydroponic Farm Arrives In Fort Chipewyan
February 20th marked the arrival of “The Growcer” — an indoor hydroponic farm that is contained within a portable seacan. The Growcer operation is part of an ACFN initiative to
Winter Road Opening Brings Exciting Progress to 3NE Solar Farm
February 20, 2020) With the increase in the load limit for the winter road, materials for The Three Nations Energy (3NE) phase II Solar Farm have started to arrive in
3NE Solar Project Receives Regulatory Approvals
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the regulatory body associated with power generation in Alberta, approved the application from 3NE to construct and operate Phase 2 of the Fort Chipewyan Solar
NRCAN News Release
The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy to invigorate local economies, create jobs and reduce emissions for a low-carbon future. The adoption of renewable energy technologies is
Completion Of Phase 1 – First Power
Phase 1 solar crew Kevin Courtoreille, owner of Delta Contracting and the guys that built the solar project. First power flowed to Phase I of Fort Chipewyan new solar farm
Environmental Assessment Commences
Environmental assessment of the Fort Chipewyan Solar Farm Site began in the spring of 2019. The project site is located away from the residential portion of Fort Chipewyan, but easily
February 7 News Release
The Alberta government is supporting Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Métis Local 125 in owning and operating a new solar farm that will reduce their reliance