Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 27,391,265.1kW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,879,813.4kW by 2030. Canada had 124,101.8kW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 296,317.6kW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment. Buy the latest energy storage projects profiles here.
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1. Quinte Compressed-Air Energy Storage System
The Quinte Compressed-Air Energy Storage System is a 500,000kW compressed air storage energy storage project located in Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada.
The electro-mechanical battery storage project uses compressed air storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2023.
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2. Oneida Battery Energy Storage System
The Oneida Battery Energy Storage System is a 250,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,000,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2021 and will be commissioned in 2025.
The project is owned by Northland Power and developed by Northland Power; NRStor; Six Nations of the Grand River Development; Aecon Group.
3. Ghost Hydroelectric Facility-Battery Energy Storage System
The Ghost Hydroelectric Facility-Battery Energy Storage System is a 180,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Bow and Ghost Rivers, Alberta, Canada.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2022 and will be commissioned in 2024.
The project is owned and developed by TransAlta.
4. Toronto-Hecate Energy-IESO Energy Storage Procurement Phase 1
The Toronto-Hecate Energy-IESO Energy Storage Procurement Phase 1 is a 13,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The rated storage capacity of the project is 53,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2014 and will be commissioned in 2016.
The project is owned and developed by Hecate Energy. Buy the profile here.
5. Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line – Battery Energy Storage System
The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line – Battery Energy Storage System is a 10,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The rated storage capacity of the project is 30,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2018.
The project is owned by Toronto Hydro and developed by Toronto Hydro; Renewable Energy Systems. Buy the profile here.
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