Ottawa Electrochemical Energy Storage Station

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)

2024 Mar 09

Ottawa city council throws support behind rural battery energy storage

1 day ago · Ottawa city council overturned a unanimous rejection of a municipal support resolution (MSR) for a controversial battery energy storage system (BESS) in the South March area.

2025 Mar 23

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

2024 Oct 21

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 Oct 20

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.

2025 Dec 27

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

2025 Aug 21

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

2024 Mar 25

Home | Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre

Dec 4, 2025 · OBEC — Powering Canada''s Battery Future The Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) is Canada''s premier hub for battery

2025 Feb 27

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 Nov 16

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 Feb 19

Battery project highlights clash between city''s

Jul 27, 2025 · A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a

2025 Dec 21

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

2025 Sep 20

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.

2024 Oct 07

Battery project highlights clash between city''s energy goals

Jul 27, 2025 · A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a contentious project among locals in the area.

2024 Dec 07

Ottawa energy storage research and development

e for electrochemical energy storage research d dischar To ensure Ottawa''''s eastern region has the power to grow, Hydro Ottawa has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)

2025 Mar 16

Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing

1 day ago · The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) enables Ottawa to integrate six newly approved solar projects and reduce increasing reliance on gas-fired electricity during peak

2024 Dec 14

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4 FAQs about Ottawa Electrochemical Energy Storage Station

Is a massive energy storage facility coming to Ottawa?

[Image © City of Ottawa] A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a contentious project among locals in the area.

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.

What is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system?

Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) is the fastest emerging technology in North America and is planned to be deployed in the City of Ottawa with the Ottawa BESS 2 Project.

Where is a battery energy storage system near Dunrobin?

City approval is being sought for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Dunrobin. A map posted on the website of Evolugen shows the location of the proposed South March Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 2555 and 2625 Marchurst Rd. near Dubrobin. Photo by EVOLUGEN / HANDOUT