Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
‘Canada’s largest BESS’ at 1,858MWh begins construction, E-Storage is tech provider & EPC
Key Takeaway
The construction of Canada's largest BESS underscores the rapid scaling of energy storage solutions, creating significant opportunities for grid modernization and revenue generation for developers and IPPs.
AI Summary
- •Canada's largest BESS (411MW/1,858MWh) is under construction in Ontario, signaling a major shift towards grid-scale energy storage in North America.
- •E-Storage, Canadian Solar's energy storage subsidiary, is providing the EPC services, highlighting the growing capability and market presence of integrated storage solution providers.
- •This project demonstrates the increasing viability and scale of BESS deployments, offering critical grid flexibility, capacity, and potential revenue streams for IPPs and developers.
- •For large power consumers, such massive storage projects enhance grid reliability, provide ancillary services, and can mitigate peak demand charges by stabilizing local energy prices.
Topics
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Article Content
E-Storage, Canadian Solar's energy storage subsidiary, has been contracted to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services on the 411MW/1,858MWh Skyview 2 battery energy storage system (BESS) in Edwardsburgh Cardinal, Ontario, CA.