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- TransAlta Corp (TSX: TA-PH.TO) is a leading clean energy solutions company that owns, operates, and develops a diversified portfolio of electrical power generation assets, including hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas, cogeneration, and thermal facilities; it also engages in energy marketing, trading power, natural gas, and environmental products to serve municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses, utility customers, and large-scale commercial partners such as technology companies. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the company operates 88 energy assets across Canada (6,792 MW gross installed capacity from 66 facilities), the United States (1,724 MW from 13 facilities), and Australia (498 MW from 9 facilities), generating over 9,000 MW of electricity with a focus on reliable, sustainable power solutions. In recent developments, TransAlta completed the acquisition of Heartland Generation Ltd. from Energy Capital Partners for a net cash payment of approximately $215 million (subject to adjustments) on December 4, 2024, adding 1.7 GW to its gross installed capacity while agreeing to divest certain assets to comply with regulatory requirements; it also formed a strategic partnership and made a US$175 million investment (including a US$75 million term loan and US$100 million revolving facility) in Nova Clean Energy, LLC during the first quarter of 2025, securing an exclusive option to purchase late-stage renewable development projects totaling over 4 GW in the western United States.