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Can battery storage support Canada's climate goals?

The momentum behind battery storage is building in Canada and around the globe. However, accelerating battery capacity at the scale and pace to support Canada’s climate goals will require targeted policy support to overcome barriers to deployment.

How much energy storage does Canada need?

Canada’s current installed capacity of energy storage is approximately 1 GW. Per Energy Storage Canada’s 2022 report, Energy Storage: A Key Net Zero Pathway in Canada, Canada is going to need at least 8 – 12 GW to ensure the country reaches its 2035 goals.

Will E-storage deliver a 705 MWh battery storage system to Nova Scotia?

The deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Canada is picking up the pace, with the announcement of a 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia by Canadian Solar’s e-Storage and various other projects in provinces across the country. However, this surge cannot come quickly enough says Energy Storage Canada. From ESS News

How many GWh of battery energy storage has Canadian Solar shipped?

Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of November 30, 2024.

How big is Canada's battery storage capacity?

Battery storage capacity has seen steady growth, with the latest data from S&P Global showing total installed capacity rising from 11 megawatts in 2016 to around 92 megawatts in 2023. The number of projects installed across Canada by the end of last year suggests that capacity may be even higher.

How much battery storage does Canada need?

The Climate Institute’s recent analysis with Navius Research shows that battery storage capacity needs to rise above 12,000 megawatts by the end of this decade and to around 50,000 megawatts by mid-century to align with Canada’s climate targets.