A huge wind power project has been given the green light for south of Assiniboia.

SaskPower has announced that Potentia Renewables Inc. has been selected for a the wind power project that could supply enough electricity to an estimated 90,000 homes.

According to a release from SaskPower, the Golden South Wind Energy Facility will have up to 60 turbines constructed in the area to the south of Assiniboia, producing 200 megawatts as part of a 25-year power purchase agreement.