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Canada needs ‘between 8GW and 12GW of energy storage by 2035 to support net zero goals’

October 13, 2022
To stay in line with net zero emissions objectives, Canada will need to install between 8GW and 12GW of energy storage by 2035.
An industrial battery storage system being installed in Ontario, Canada. Image: Sungrid.

Ontario targets 2,500MW energy storage procurements to help meet growing electricity demand

October 10, 2022
The government of Ontario, Canada, has ordered the procurement of at least 1,500MW and up to 2,500MW of energy storage.
Interior at the first 500kW/2,500kWh commercial-scale test facility for Lockheed Martin's Gridstar Flow product. Image: Lockheed Martin.

Canadian oil & gas pipeline company TC Energy set to begin solar-plus-flow battery project

October 7, 2022
Energy infrastructure group TC Energy has begun work on a solar PV power plant in Alberta, Canada, the company’s first solar project.
The first BESS in Australia to deliver grid-forming capabilities, Hitachi Energy's 30MW/8MWh project in Dalrymple, South Australia. Image: Hitachi Energy.

Hitachi buys out ABB’s remaining stake in energy and power grids business

October 4, 2022
Japanese tech conglomerate Hitachi has bought the remaining 19.9% stake held in Hitachi Energy by its joint venture partner ABB.
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C&I specialist On.Energy secures US$100 million in financing for North America projects

August 16, 2022
On.Energy has raised US$100 million in project financing from UK fund SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc (SEEIT) for its US and Canada energy storage project deployments.
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New developer Proteus Power eyes 3GW-plus renewables and energy storage pipeline in North America

July 27, 2022
Recently-formed company Proteus Power plans to develop and build over 3GW of solar, wind and battery energy storage projects in North America.
The majority of BESS deployed in Canada to date has been large behind-the-meter C&I systems in Ontario like the one pictured, but this could be set to change. Credit: PRNewsfoto/Convergent Energy + Power

Brookfield to enter 161MW/644MWh battery project in Ontario IESO tender

July 13, 2022
Brookfield Renewable has proposed a 644MWh battery storage system to compete in the Ontario grid operator’s RfP.
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Mercedes-Benz supplying second-life batteries for Moment Energy’s ESS solution

July 7, 2022
Mercedes-Benz is supplying second-life batteries for Canadian startup Moment Energy’s energy storage solution (ESS), the automotive player’s second such deal in three months.
Revenue offsets reduce cost of distribution services, according to analysis in the white paper. Image: Energy Storage Canada.

Rule changes needed ‘to let battery storage lower Ontario’s electricity network costs’

June 28, 2022
Energy storage can enhance the reliability and lower the costs of operating and maintaining Ontario’s electricity distribution network.
Ontario's installed base of energy storage today largely comprises pumped hydro and short-duration BESS assets at industrial facilities, like the one pictured above. Image: Convergent Energy + Power.

Ontario can leverage energy storage to lower costs for all electricity customers

June 22, 2022
Maximising revenue streams for energy storage at distribution network level could have a positive impact for the energy system of Ontario.

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