Ottawa Energy Storage Station

Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt (“MW”) lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0. In October 2023, the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) put out a call for proposals for new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Through this competitive …

Why do you need a battery energy storage system in Ottawa?

Ottawa needs affordable and reliable energy solutions, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the key. These systems store power when demand is low and deliver it when communities need it the most, preventing blackouts and lowering energy costs. Your support matters! Help us build a stronger and more reliable energy future in Ottawa.

Who built the first utility scale energy storage system in Ottawa?

The first utility scale energy storage system in the Ottawa area. CIMA+ was hired by PCL Constructors Canada Inc. as a consultant for their client Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. as they completed the design and construction of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Who owns the energy supply in Ottawa?

While the Province is the regulator and owner of electricity generation supplies, municipalities have siting authority over new proposed renewable energy generation and storage projects, such as BESS. The amendments approved today would set policy direction for siting BESS within Ottawa’s rural and urban areas.

What is battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are energy retention systems that store and then discharge electricity back into the electricity grid when supply is low or when energy is most expensive.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery Energy Storage Systems support the integration of flexible generation resources and provide intelligent resilience to the regional electricity grid. Ottawa BESS 2 will further support the electrification of transport and the environmental sustainability goals laid out by the plans from the City of Ottawa.

What is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system?

Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) is the fastest emerging technology in North America and is planned to be deployed in the City of Ottawa with the Ottawa BESS 2 Project.

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Ottawa BESS 2

Ottawa Battery energy storage System 2. Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt ("MW") lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0. The Project will be submitted to the Independent Electricity System Operator''s ("IESO") Request for Proposals under the ...

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