The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country – and it’s nearby.
The 250-megawatt Oneida Energy storage project is being developed in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River.
On Friday, the federal government provided $50 million in funding.
In a release from the government, it notes that this project is another milestone in Canada and Ontario’s plans to build the reliable and affordable clean electricity grid that will help to power the future of Ontario’s economy.
The Oneida Energy storage project will support the operation of Ontario’s clean electricity grid by drawing and storing electricity off-peak when power demand is low, and returning the power to the system at times of higher electricity demand.
The project will begin operations in 2025 and provide enough power to meet the peak demand of a city the size of Oshawa.