Innovative Renewable Energy Project Solutions

Scott Land has worked with a number of renewable energy clients, ranging from small, independent developers to large multi-national corporations. With a dedicated team devoted to Renewable energy projects across Canada, Scott Land is the most knowledgeable and active land company in the renewables business. Our Renewable Energy team handles site scouting, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, regulatory permitting and everything in between. We acquire everything from options to lease, options to purchase, meteorological (MET) tower agreements, final surface leases, access agreements, third-party consents, utility easements and more. Most importantly, we can guide through the regulatory process and provide you with the strategy required to be successful.

Scott Land continues to be a resource for solar, wind and other renewable energy companies in various parts of Canada. When starting your next project, take advantage of our specialized market knowledge and relationships with stakeholders throughout Alberta to see your project through to completion.

Stakeholder engagement is a critical component of all land-related projects. We can plan, carry-out and report on the required participant involvement programs, following various regulatory requirements throughout Canada. Scott Land has in-depth local knowledge of strategy, development and government regulations, as well as strong stakeholder relationships that we leverage to benefit your project and we are a member of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).

With one of the most respected teams in the business, we can handle all aspects of consultation, including organizing and attending high-profile open houses.

Key Contacts
Greg Meidinger
403-261-6503
gmeidinger@scottland.ca

Ben van Reekum
416-895-8275
bvanreekum@scottland.ca

Ben van Reekum
Manager – Eastern Canada
Greg Meidinger
VP Land

Did You Know?

We have handled wind projects in all four Western provinces.

Some of our highlights on recent projects that have been
submitted to the AUC or approved by the AUC include:

Jenner Wind Power Project (Potentia Renewables)

  • 122MW Wind Project located near the Town of Jenner, Alberta and associated transmission line
  • Land acquisition and administration
  • Prepared, executed and reported on the Participant Involvement Program
  • Approved by the AUC in June 2017

Jenner Wind Power Project Expansion (Potentia Renewables)

  • 180MW Wind Expansion Project
  • Land acquisition and administration
  • Ongoing work on the Participant Involvement Program

C&B Alberta Solar Development ULC Projects

  • Prepared, executed and reported on the Participant Involvement Programs for 6 Solar Projects ranging in size from 12MW to 22MW
  • Approved by the AUC throughout 2017

Blackspring Ridge Wind Farm (EDF EN/Enbridge)

  • 300MW Name Plate Capacity
  • Awarded 2015 Canadian Project of the Year by CanWEA
  • Land Acquisition
  • Landowner Liaison through COD and Remediation
  • Construction completed in Q2, 2014

Halkirk Wind Project (Capital Power)

  • 150MW Name Plate Capacity
  • Land Acquisition
  • Landowner Liaison through COD and Remediation
  • Commercial Operation Date December 1, 2012

Irma Wind Farm (Regional Power)

  • 90MW Wind Project located near Irma, Alberta
  • Stakeholder Engagement for the Participant Involvement Program

Vulcan Solar Project (EDF EN)

  • 77MW Solar Project located near the Town of Vulcan (Phase 1 55MW; Phase 2  22MW)
  • Approved by the AUC in October 2016
  • Land Acquisition
  • Stakeholder Engagement for the Participant Involvement Program

Live AESO Data

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It’s been great working with Scott Land. They met and exceeded our land agent expectations, and continue to add value to our business.

– Jeff Thachuk, CEO, Solar Krafte Utilities Inc.

It has been a pleasure working with the Scott Land and Lease team on our portfolio of solar project developments in southern Alberta. Scott Land handled all land acquisition and stakeholder consultation activities as a seamless part of our development team and did an excellent job of it.

– Ian Sanchez, C&B Alberta Solar Development ULC

The Scott Land & Lease team has been of great help to the Blackspring Ridge Wind Farm. Their team has been a great contributor to maintain the successful relationship with landowners and has reliably provided support on various subjects. We look forward to further great collaborations.

– Ali AL-SHAABI, ing., M.B.A. Gestionnaire d’Actifs – Asset Manager EDF EN Canada Inc.