SMRID & Irrican: Projects, Innovation and Media Resources

Discover the work of the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) and Irrican across Southern Alberta, from major irrigation infrastructure investments and renewable energy innovation to environmental restoration and sustainable water management. Explore our projects, partnerships, press releases and media resources to learn how we support agriculture, communities and the region’s long-term prosperity.

BESS - Irrican Raymond Hydro Facility

Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS)

Irrican Power Ltd. a renewable energy producer, comprised of the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) and Raymond Irrigation District (RID).
The eBAR facility is co-located with the Raymond Irrican Hydropower Plant, approximately 6 km south of the town of Raymond.

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The eBAR project was initiated in early 2022, started construction in September of 2024, and began operations in May of 2025, just prior to the start of the irrigation season. The project will allow Irrican to participate in the Province’s Ancillary Services and energy-only markets, as well as help to manage grid curtailments. The facility will be utilized to support the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO) increasing demands for grid reliability services.
The Raymond BESS project was commissioned in Spring, 2025 and is the first of its kind in Western Canada.

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Project Partners

TERIC Power Ltd. is an innovative developer, builder, owner, and operator of BESS projects. TERIC utilizes proven energy storage technologies in innovative commercial and technical applications. Led and advised by a team of energy storage experts and industry leaders, TERIC has worked to design and build innovative storage-enabled clean energy projects that have helped TERIC to assist in the energy transition in Alberta.

URICA Energy Management Corp is an independent energy management firm that helps clients strategically manage risk and exposure related to the energy market by providing commercial services for physical supply and price exposure for electricity and energy commodities. URICA acts as the 24/7 dispatch agent and through a separate URICA entity, also provides commercial optimization services.

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125 Years of Irrigation in Alberta

Irrigation development is inextricably woven into the history of southern Alberta. Over the past 125 years, irrigation development has played a pivotal role in Alberta’s social and economic landscapes. We are Proud to support sustainable Communities, Environment and Agriculture with water.

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