General Land & Power Brings Solar Power and Agriculture Together with the Sollair Energy Project

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire General Land & Power Brings Solar Power and Agriculture Together with the Sollair Energy ProjectAuthor of the article:75-MW solar project in Rocky View County demonstrates an innovative approach to renewable energy and agricultural land useTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountCALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Land & Power (GL&P) is proud to feature the Sollair Energy Project (Sollair), a 75-megawatt (MW) solar energy development spanning 480 acres in Rocky View County. Located north of Airdrie, the project generates enough electricity to power approximately 23,000 homes while demonstrating how renewable energy generation and agriculture can successfully coexist.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Sollair is an industry-leading agrivoltaics project. Agrivoltaics involves the simultaneous integration of renewable power generation and agricultural activities. Sollair currently maintains active agricultural operations on its land, which was historically used for farming, through hay production, sheep grazing and beekeeping.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“From the beginning, our vision for Sollair was to show that solar energy and agriculture don’t have to compete for land,” said Mark Owerko, Managing Partner, General Land & Power. “We saw an opportunity to develop a best-in-class project that generates renewable energy while keeping agriculture at the forefront.”Approximately 260 sheep graze among the solar panels, while more than two million bees contribute to honey production. In 2026, the project’s beekeeping operations produced approximately 1,000 pounds of honey. The site also supports hay production, with approximately 400 acres available for seeding and harvesting, reinforcing the project’s commitment to maintaining productive agricultural land, with the objective of harvesting higher-value grain crops in the future.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Preserving the land’s agricultural potential was a priority throughout Sollair’s development. The design was intended to minimize soil disturbance during construction. Ultimately, only 20 per cent of the site’s soil was disturbed, with favourable underground infrastructure supporting continued farming activities.Sollair has also worked with solar technology provider Nextpower to adapt its solar tracking infrastructure to better accommodate agricultural activities. The system allows the position of the solar panels to be adjusted at any time, providing greater flexibility to support farming and livestock activities on the site.Beyond its day-to-day operations, Sollair is helping advance agrivoltaics in Alberta through research and collaboration. The project is working with Olds College and Red Deer Polytechnic on research and agricultural programming, helping inform future approaches to solar development and agricultural land management.Sollair’s agrivoltaic practices have also helped inform standards subsequently adopted by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), reflecting the project’s role in shaping responsible solar development and innovation in the province.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“We believe there’s a tremendous opportunity for solar energy to play a complementary role in Alberta’s energy future,” added Owerko. “Through Sollair, we’re gaining valuable experience that we hope will help inform future projects and encourage more collaboration between the energy and agricultural sectors.”For more information about the Sollair Energy Project, visit www.sollair.ca.About General Land & PowerFounded in 2020, General Land & Power (GL&P) is a Calgary-based company focused on energy and land development projects in Alberta. Established by leaders in the energy industry, GL&P takes an ambitious approach to development, with a focus on innovation, responsible land use, long-term sustainability and benevolence. For more information, visit www.glandp.com.About the Sollair Energy ProjectThe Sollair Energy Project is a 75-megawatt solar energy development located in Rocky View County, Alberta. Developed by General Land & Power, the 480-acre project integrates renewable energy generation with agricultural activities through an approach known as agrivoltaics. Sollair currently supports agricultural use of the land through hay production, sheep grazing and beekeeping alongside solar energy infrastructure. For more information, visit www.sollair.ca.Shauna MacDonaldBrookline Public Relations, Inc. 403-585-4570smacdonald@brooklinepr.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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