Crrc canada energy storage

What does Energy Storage Canada focus on?

Energy Storage Canada focuses exclusively on energy storage. We speak for the entire industry because we represent the full value chain range of energy storage opportunities in our own markets and internationally.

What is driving the growth of energy storage in Canada?

Increasing electricity demand to charge electric vehicles, industrial electrification, and the production of hydrogen are just some of the factors that will drive this growth. With the country’s target to reach zero-net emissions by 2050, energy storage is a strategic component in the energy transition and a new economic frontier.

How many energy storage projects are there in Alberta?

As of now, there are nearly 50 energy storage projects currently listed within the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)'s projects list. Additionally, Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. is developing a 600MW portfolio of five solar-plus-storage projects.

What is the required storage capacity for Canada's net-zero goal?

A 2022 report titled Energy Storage: A Key Pathway to Net Zero in Canada, commissioned by Energy Storage Canada, identified the need for a minimum of 8 to 12GW of installed storage capacity for Canada to reach its 2035 goal of a net-zero emitting electricity grid.

Is energy storage a key path to net-zero in Canada?

A 2022 report commissioned by Energy Storage Canada, titled 'Energy Storage: A Key Pathway to Net Zero in Canada', identified the need for a minimum of 8 to 12GW of installed storage capacity for Canada to reach its 2035 goal of a net-zero emitting electricity grid.

When can stored energy be delivered?

Stored energy can be delivered on a windless or cloudy day, at night or during peaks of electricity demand to help sustain power supply. When certain renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, cannot meet energy demands because of their intermittent nature, energy storage technologies offer a valuable solution.