Solar PV and energy storage firm Canadian Solar has entered into battery storage agreements (BSAs) and long-term services agreements (LTSAs) with Aypa Power for the Elora and Hedley battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Ontario, Canada.
Capital Power has announced commercial operations of its 120MW York battery energy storage system (BESS) and 50MW Goreway BESS projects in Ontario, Canada.
In a recent report from trade association Energy Storage Canada (ESC), energy storage was cited as “a critical component of future electricity grids” for the country.
After initially rejecting a 250MW standalone BESS proposal from Brookfield portfolio company Evolugen, Ottawa City Council has pledged its support for the project.
A handful of successful applicants to Ontario’s largest-ever energy storage procurement are receiving heightened backlash from local opposition over their plans.
EDP Renewables North America has announced a land purchase agreement for the 75MWac, 300MWh Edgeware energy storage project in St. Thomas, Ontario, CA.
Meanwhile, SolarBank has announced its first BESS in the province, with construction expected to commence 10 February.