MOOSE JAW — SaskPower has selected two partnerships formed by Potentia Renewables Inc., and its indigenous partners, Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation, to develop, own, and operate a new wind and a new solar plant in south-central Saskatchewan.
The 200-megwatt (MW) Rose Valley Wind Project will be east of Assiniboia and operate under a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SaskPower, while the 100-MW Southern Springs Solar Project will be located south of Coronach and operate under a 25-year PPA.
M-Squared (M2) Renewables, a partnership between MLTC and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation, will own 51 per cent of each project, the largest indigenous ownership to date for projects of this size in the province.
"With these projects, our government and SaskPower are continuing to advance economic reconciliation and build on our strong relationships with Saskatchewan’s Indigenous communities,” said the Hon. Jeremy Harrison, minister responsible for SaskPower. “Local and indigenous participation in major projects will continue to deliver economic growth and opportunity for years to come.”
Sask Rupen Pandya, SaskPower president/CEO, “SaskPower is using every tool at our disposal to maintain affordability and reliability for our customers. Southern Springs Solar and Rose Valley Wind will not create emissions while generating, and together, they will provide the equivalent power for roughly 125,000 Saskatchewan homes.”
“Finalizing the PPAs for the Rose Valley Wind and Southern Springs Solar projects marks an exciting milestone for Potentia Renewables,” said Ben Greenhouse, CEO of Potentia Renewables Inc.
“These initiatives not only build on the success of our Golden South Wind Facility but also reaffirm our long-term commitment to Saskatchewan’s energy future,” he continued. “We're especially proud to be partnering with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Mistawasis First Nation — partnerships that embody our commitment to shared economic prosperity.
“As we expand our footprint in the province, we're driven by a vision that delivers lasting impact, economic opportunity, and meaningful community collaboration.”
Said Jeremy Norman, chief of MLTC, “MLTC is very proud as majority owner through M2 Renewables, to participate in two utility-scale renewable projects. These two projects will bring 200 MW of wind and 100 MW of solar energy to power homes, schools and businesses in our province.
“For the nine nations of MLTC, we value the opportunity to participate in the provincial economy and continue to develop economic prospect on behalf of our membership,” he continued. “As a partner with Potentia Renewables and SaskPower, we are building Saskatchewan’s power future while advancing economic reconciliation and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.”
“It is with great honour we congratulate SaskPower, Potentia, MLTC Nations, and Misty Ventures on building this positive relationship through a successful procurement process on these renewable energy projects,” said Daryl Watson, chief of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation. “Truth and reconciliation can occur as we continue to show progress and teamwork.”
Once both venues are in operation in late 2027, SaskPower will have a total of 1,217 MW of wind and 318 MW of solar generation capacity.
To find more information visit saskpower.com/projects.
