Separately, Minnesota Power plans to enhance its transmission infrastructure from Winnipeg to Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range. Minnesota Power recently signed a 15-year agreement to purchase 250 megawatts of hydroelectricity from Manitoba Hydro’s proposed 695-MW Keeyask Hydroelectric Plant in Northern Manitoba.
To further facilitate movement of this renewable energy, ATC and Minnesota Power are partnering to develop a proposed 50-mile, double-circuit 345-kilovolt transmission line from the Mesabi Iron Range to the companies’ jointly owned Arrowhead Substation in Duluth, Minnesota, for service in approximately 2020.
In addition, the partners are studying transmission options to strengthen regional electric system reliability and move clean energy from the Arrowhead Substation in Duluth into Wisconsin and Michigan. Total project cost, ownership shares and cost allocation are to be determined yet.
American Transmission, Minnesota Power to link Canadian renewable energy to Midwestern US
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