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Is battery energy storage the best way to meet Ontario's growing electricity demand?

Battery energy storage is the most affordable, lowest-emission path to meeting Ontario’s growing electricity demand and delivering a reliable power supply in rural Ottawa, and it can get the job done with a laser focus on safety, concludes a new analysis by Dunsky Energy + Climate released Thursday.

What is battery energy storage?

Battery energy storage can provide a reliable energy source for electric vehicles (EVs) while also supporting your home or business during peak demand. These systems let you charge EVs during low-demand periods and store energy for later use, so you can lower energy costs and match demand.

Why is energy resilience important for Ottawa?

Energy resilience must be top of mind for Ottawa, the study added, with grid-damaging wind and ice storms “expected to increase in the region,” 40% of grid infrastructure due to be replaced within the decade, and the local population expected to grow by at least 40% by 2050.

Do battery energy storage systems win big on community & costs?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) win big on community, costs, and climate, concludes the study commissioned by Evolugen, a Gatineau, Quebec-based unit of Brookfield Renewables that is seeking to build a 250-megawatt BESS facility in the rural community of South March, in Ottawa’s west end.