In 2023, Canada''s wind and solar industries accounted for more than 4,950 person-years of employment, having increased by 11 per cent this year (up from more than
Oneida Energy Storage facility is a 250 MW/1,000 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage facility, representing the largest grid-scale battery energy storage facility in Canada and within the top five clean energy storage projects in the world. It
Given Ontario''s need for capacity (ie, MW available to provide energy when needed, as opposed to energy into the grid), the IESO focussed their first and second
The IESO also broke ground by focussing on energy storage in its recent procurements. Storage has a unique role to play in the electricity sector, acting as both load
By Justin Rangooni, Executive Director, Energy Storage Canada The last 12 months have seen considerable development in Canada''s energy storage market. The result is
The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada''s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support the province''s growing population and economy through
Alberta is the fastest growing jurisdiction for renewable power development in Canada. Over the past decade, the province has emerged as a national leader in the renewable energy space because of: (i) the strength of its wind and solar
The new electricity generation and storage resources announced today are expected to come online by no later than 2028 and will help meet the growing demand for
Energy storage capabilities were evaluated through the Grid Energy Storage Procurement Phase 1 contracts with approximately 34 MW procured, and Phase 2 awarded 10-year contracts in
The announcement is part of the province''s ongoing procurement for 2500 MW of energy storage to support the decarbonization and electrification of Ontario''s grid, which was
1. Introduction The solar industry in Canada has seen substantial growth over the past decade, with provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia leading the way
The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province''s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds on the province''s plan to
The new 20-year contracts are for electricity supply set to come online between 2026 and 2028. They include 1,784 megawatts of battery storage projects, which can charge during off-peak hours and inject energy back into
The Philippine government has officially launched the fourth round of its Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), announced today by the Department of Energy (DOE). This auction introduces a groundbreaking feature: the
The Government of Canada will continue to work with experts and governments to position Canada, including Ontario, as a global supplier of clean energy and new
A Framework for DERs in Ontario The vision emphasizes empowering Ontario residents and businesses to manage their energy costs through DERs, such as rooftop solar panels, battery
The Oneida Energy Storage Project, Canada''s largest grid-scale battery storage facility and one of the largest globally, has officially begun commercial operations. Located in Haldimand County, Ontario, the 250
What we are doing We have developed the Practitioner''s Guide for Procurement Pricing to inform those involved in Government of Canada contracting of the required steps and factors to be
Already the third largest market for energy storage and smart grid technologies in North America, this upcoming procurement will secure Ontario''s position at the forefront of the global race for a clean, reliable, and
In 2023, Canada''s wind and solar industries accounted for more than 4,950 person-years of employment, having increased by 11 per cent this year (up from more than 4,460 in 2022). CanREA advocates provincially and
TORONTO – The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada''s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support
On May 16, 2023, the IESO announced the procurement of 739 MW of battery energy storage projects to support its reliability and sustainability goals – the largest energy storage
Canada offers a variety of government programs and financial incentives to encourage the adoption of solar energy, with specific initiatives varying by province and territory. Below is an updated breakdown of available solar
16 May 2023 Today the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced seven new energy storage projects in Ontario for a total of 739 MW of capacity. The announcement is part
Barbados progresses towards launching its first Battery Energy Storage Systems procurement project to bolster the grid and facilitate Solar PV connections. Ministry of
The Government of Canada is supporting clean electricity projects that partner with Indigenous groups to provide reliable and affordable energy, and create good jobs while
Today, the Government of Canada announced that eight projects in Saskatchewan will receive a total of over $256.7 million through the Future Electricity Fund.
"This procurement will be a significant opportunity for our members to develop low-cost wind, solar and energy storage in Ontario to meet the province''s growing needs." CanREA has consistently advocated with the
In Spring 2024, the Ontario government secured nearly 3,000 MW of capacity, including the largest battery storage procurement in Canada''s history. Ontario''s electricity system is among the cleanest in the world,
By Justin Rangooni Executive Director, Energy Storage Canada After years of consistency, in the next three decades Ontario''s energy sector and its electricity grid are expected to undergo a substantial transformation, which
The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project is being developed in partnership with
June 11, 2025 Anahim Lake, British Columbia Natural Resources Canada Today, the Government of Canada is pleased to announce an additional $4.9 million in funding to support the Anahim
The almost 1,800 megawatts of BESS projects make up an energy procurement round from IESO that totals 2,195 megawatts of capacity, including 411 megawatts of natural gas and on-farm biogas generation. The Ontario government claims the deals make up the largest battery storage procurement in Canadian history.
The Ontario government claims the deals make up the largest battery storage procurement in Canadian history. The Skyview 2 project is planned to be situated south of Ottawa, made up of approximately 400 containers, each about the size of a 20-foot shipping container. It will occupy less than 30 acres of rural land.
Prohibiting all projects in specialty crop areas and ground-mounted solar in prime agricultural areas to prevent solar farms. Incentivizing projects located in northern Ontario and those which avoid prime agricultural areas, along with a plan to unlock Crown Lands for renewable energy.
The system operator suggested that around 2,500MW of energy storage should be procured to provide flexibility to the energy system, with the storage assets charging during times of low demand or surplus renewable generation and then outputting to the grid at times of peak demand.
The IESO issued the largest storage-based procurement in Canada in February 2023 with the Expedited Long-Term 1 RFP (the ELT1). The ELT1 resulted in a total of 739 MW of utility-scale storage being procured, with in-service dates in 2026. The weighted average price for successful proponents was approximately CAD836/MW.
The 3 non-storage facilities announced today will provide a total capacity of 410.69 MW to the grid, the largest being the expansion of the Napanee Generating Station at 405 MW. The IESO also announced $672.32 as the storage category weighted average price for the 10 projects, and $1,681.14 for the non-storage category.
