Ottawa energy storage power station transaction

Ontario Completes Largest Battery Storage

May 9, 2024 · TORONTO – The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada''s history and secured the

2025 Dec 02

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions

Jul 28, 2025 · In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.

2026 Feb 06

Evolugen gets city council support for

Jun 20, 2025 · After initially rejecting a 250MW standalone BESS proposal from Evolugen, Ottawa City Council has pledged its support for the project.

2024 Jun 10

Explaining the need for battery energy

Jun 30, 2025 · Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario

2024 Oct 22

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Frequently Asked

January 14, 2025 In October 2023, the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) put out a call for proposals for new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Through this competitive

2025 Feb 27

Explaining the need for battery energy storage in Ottawa

Jun 30, 2025 · Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario power grid, and particularly in Ottawa. With

2025 Feb 26

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs

2026 Feb 13

Two Battery Energy Storage System Projects

May 16, 2024 · Trail Road Battery Energy Storage Systems is a 150 MW battery storage project with 600 MWh of energy storage, located in the

2024 Feb 02

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Jul 28, 2025 · In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official

2025 Oct 20

Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy | Ottawa

Jun 7, 2025 · Massive Battery Energy Storage System project sparks controversy at Ottawa committee meeting City approval is being sought for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

2026 Jan 30

Two Battery Energy Storage System Projects Selected by the

May 16, 2024 · Trail Road Battery Energy Storage Systems is a 150 MW battery storage project with 600 MWh of energy storage, located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. Evolugen has

2024 Oct 05

Evolugen gets city council support for 250MW IESO tender

Jun 20, 2025 · After initially rejecting a 250MW standalone BESS proposal from Evolugen, Ottawa City Council has pledged its support for the project.

2024 Aug 02

Ottawa council votes to support new battery facility

Jun 12, 2025 · Ottawa council votes to support new battery facility Council voted to move forward on a controversial battery energy storage system despite the objections of rural councillors

2025 Mar 17

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

January 14, 2025 In October 2023, the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) put out a call for proposals for new Battery Energy

2024 Mar 13

Ontario Completes Largest Battery Storage Procurement in

May 9, 2024 · TORONTO – The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada''s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support

2024 Mar 09

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out After Failed

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last

2024 Oct 20

Huge electrical storage project sparks

Jun 7, 2025 · Massive Battery Energy Storage System project sparks controversy at Ottawa committee meeting City approval is being sought

2025 Jan 13

Ottawa council votes to support new battery

Jun 12, 2025 · Ottawa council votes to support new battery facility Council voted to move forward on a controversial battery energy storage system

2024 May 21

Ottawa BESS 2

Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt ("MW") lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0.

2024 Aug 09

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4 FAQs about Ottawa energy storage power station transaction

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage plan?

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy. BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high demand.

Is a 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa down?

This post has been updated with a comment from Evolugen’s Geoff Wright. A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa’s rural west is down but not out, after the city’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last week to reject the plan.

Who approves energy storage systems in Ontario?

The primary authority for the Installation and Approval of Energy Storage Systems connected to the electrical grid in Ontario is the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). The ESA administers Part VIII of the Electricity Act and oversees the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC).

What is Trail Road battery energy storage systems?

Trail Road Battery Energy Storage Systems is a 150 MW battery storage project with 600 MWh of energy storage, located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. Evolugen has partnered with AOPFN to develop, own and operate both the Fitzroy and Trail Road BESS projects.