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What's happening at Whitehorse's new grid-scale battery energy storage system?

Progress is underway on the new grid-scale battery energy storage system located in Whitehorse. Almost all major equipment and infrastructure is now installed on location, except for the batteries which are expected to arrive in 2025.

What does e-storage do for the White Tank Battery Project?

e-STORAGE will provide approximately 120 SolBank 3.0 battery enclosures to the White Tank Battery project to help shift abundant renewable energy produced in the middle of the day to the early evening hours when customers need it most.

Is Yukon Energy planning a 7MW / 40MW battery in Whitehorse?

Local utility Yukon Energy, which is publicly-owned, is planning the 7MW / 40MWh battery in Whitehorse, near the Alaska Highway. Yukon Energy described the project as a “critical investment” in the group’s ability to meet growing electricity demand and for responding to emergency shortfalls of power.

Will a new transmission line connect the Whitehorse Rapids battery system?

A new transmission line will connect the battery system to the Whitehorse Rapids Generating Station and the Yukon grid. The project is being carried out by SunGrid Solutions, a Canadian company that has deployed over 500 megawatt hours of battery storage solutions across North America.

How will Yukon Energy's battery storage system work?

Almost all major equipment and infrastructure is now installed on location, except for the batteries which are expected to arrive in 2025. Once complete, the battery storage system will help Yukon Energy meet peak demands for electricity during the winter and improve reliability.

What is energy storage & how does it work?

Pumped hydro, batteries, and thermal or mechanical energy storage capture solar, wind, hydro and other renewable energy to meet peak power demand.