4 FAQs about New energy storage project in st john s

Does Saint John energy have a battery system?

The battery system may also help Saint John Energy provide power to customers during power outages due to storm events. “Renewable electricity can be reliable at all times of the year, thanks to the latest battery storage technology,” said Steven Guilbeault, the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

Why did Saint John energy add a battery storage site at Burchill?

Saint John Energy decided to add a battery storage site at Burchill partly due to the success the company has seen with their first Megapack project. Installed in 2020, the company was expecting to see large savings, and the Megapacks delivered just that, with Saint John Energy saving over $109,000 in the first year of operation.

Where will Tesla megapacks be installed in Saint John?

Saint John Energy is embarking on a second battery energy storage project with Tesla Megapacks, this time at a new wind farm project near the city of Saint John. The Megapacks will be installed at the Burchill Wind Farm, located about 15km southwest of Saint John.

How will a new solar array help St John the Baptist?

The electricity created by the new 167.4 kWdc solar array and back-up battery will significantly cut the church's electricity bills. During power outages, the electricity will continue, making it a hub and a shelter for residents in St. John the Baptist Parish, the most climate-vulnerable parish in the state.

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