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Ontario’s large battery project met heatwave demand, boosting grid stability and inspiring new Indigenous-led energy initiatives.
Ontario’s Oneida Energy Storage Project, Canada’s largest battery facility, has successfully met peak electricity demand during heatwaves, delivering over 1,000 megawatt-hours since its 2023 launch.
The $700-million, 250-megawatt, four-hour-capacity project near Jarvis has doubled the province’s energy storage and supports grid stability by storing excess nuclear and renewable power.
Its success has spurred new proposals in Norfolk County, including a 30-megawatt battery farm near Simcoe and a larger 150-megawatt NRStor project, both with Indigenous partnerships.
Concerns remain over safety and environmental risks, particularly in wellhead protection areas.
Meanwhile, First Nations in Saskatchewan have gained equal ownership in a major solar farm, reflecting a broader trend of Indigenous-led renewable energy development across Canada.
El gran proyecto de baterías de Ontario satisfizo la demanda de olas de calor, impulsando la estabilidad de la red e inspirando nuevas iniciativas de energía lideradas por indígenas.