Project Spotlight: Seven Stars Energy Project
- IEM
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 13
The Seven Stars Energy Project in Saskatchewan is a landmark wind farm with Indigenous equity ownership. Discover how this project sets a new standard for Indigenous participation in Canada’s clean energy transition.
Project Overview
The Seven Stars Energy Project is a 200 MW wind farm planned southeast of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The project will produce enough power for about 100,000 homes annually. Enbridge will oversee development, construction, and long-term operations. The Indigenous consortium, structured via Six Nations Energy Development LP, includes five First Nations and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, and will collectively own at least 30% of the project.
The project will help Saskatcheewan meet its goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and deploying up to 3,000 MW of wind and solar generation by 2035.
Project Details
Location: Rural Municipalities of Weyburn & Griffin, Saskatchewan
Cost: $500 million
Sector: Wind Power (200 MW)
Indigenous Partners: Cowessess, George Gordon, Kahkewistahaw, Pasqua, White Bear First Nations & Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (via Six Nations Energy Development LP)
Industry Partner: Enbridge Inc. (via wholly‑owned renewable subsidiary)
Ownership: Indigenous consortium holds option for ≥ 30% equity
Status: Announced June 24, 2024; Final Investment Decision expected in 2026; Commercial operation targeted for 2027
Indigenous Ownership
The project will be owned in part (at least 30 per cent) by Six Nations Energy Development Limited Partnership. This is an entity created to steward the Indigenous partners’ investment in the Seven Stars Energy Project. Participating communities include: Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation, and White Bear First Nations.
“This is a game-changer for the Indigenous Nations, Métis and First Nations,” said Chief Matthew Peigan of Pasqua First Nation. “This Project will produce emissions-free electricity for Saskatchewan and provide a stable source of revenue that will benefit our people for many years to come. We are pleased Enbridge sees that meaningful Indigenous ownership is the way to build energy infrastructure in this country and we look forward to developing this Project together.” Source
Funding Details
The Indigenous partners are leveraging a $100M loan guarantee from the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC) to support their participation in the project.
Indigenous Energy Ownership Tracker
The Seven Stars Energy Project is one of over 125 Indigenous-owned wind farms at various stages of development across Canada. It is also one of 37 Indigenous-owned power projects in Saskatchewan alone.
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