4 FAQs about Toronto canada government energy storage power

What does energy storage Canada say about Ontario's Energy Plan?

"Energy Storage Canada applauds Ontario's launch of its first integrated energy plan. As demand rises and the province aims for a secure, clean, and reliable energy future, energy storage technologies will be foundational to delivering on that vision.

How many MW of energy storage projects are there in Canada?

“At Energy Storage Canada we're excited to see the IESO's announcement of more than 700 MW of energy storage projects as the next step in Canada's largest energy storage procurement to date,” said Justin Rangooni, Executive Director, Energy Storage Canada.

Why did Ontario announce 2500 MW of energy storage?

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 originally announced in October, 2022.

Why is energy storage important in Ontario?

Energy storage is also a critical tool in providing flexibility and reliability to the system to ensure energy is available when ratepayers need it. The IESO expects Ontario will have at least 1217 MW of energy storage capacity active in the market by 2026.

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