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What is energy storage in Canada?

The ESC report ‘Energy Storage Canadian Market Outlook,’ was published this month and explores the current role of energy storage in Canada. Image: Northland Power In a recent report from trade association Energy Storage Canada (ESC), energy storage was cited as “a critical component of future electricity grids” for the country.

How big is Canada's energy storage capacity?

Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. Canada had 138MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 296MW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power database.

What is the fastest growing energy storage technology in Canada?

BESS is the fastest growing energy storage technology in Canada and is also the dominant storage technology in terms of capacity and number of sites. All but four projects proposed to be commissioned by 2030 are battery storage, with two CAES and two PHS projects also proposed.

Can energy storage technologies be used in Canada?

While energy storage technologies are still at a relatively early stage of deployment in Canada, many energy storage technologies are either already in operation or in development. The electricity produced by wind energy and solar energy can be converted and stored through various means:

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