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How much energy storage does Canada need?

Image: NRStor. Energy Storage Canada’s 2022 report, Energy Storage: A Key Net Zero Pathway in Canada indicates Canada will need a minimum of 8 to 12GW of energy storage to ensure Canada achieves its 2035 goals.

What is energy storage Canada?

Energy Storage Canada (ESC) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated solely to the growth and market development of the country’s energy storage sector as a means of accelerating the realisation of Canada’s ongoing energy transition and Net Zero goals.

Is energy storage on the rise in Canada?

With a 68% increase in energy storage worldwide in 2022 and additional market commitments bringing the expected global installations to 130GW by 2023, its unsurprising awareness of the technology is on the rise. Some technologies, like pumped hydro, have a long history in Canada.

How important is energy storage to Canada's transition?

Energy storage – BESS and beyond – is going to be critical to Canada’s transition, so we know we need to get these projects right. Together we will. You can find a copy of the full report HERE on ESC’s website. Canada’s current installed capacity of energy storage is approximately 1 GW.

How safe is energy storage in Canada?

Canada’s energy storage industry has a strong foundation of experience building safe and reliable systems with an extremely low risk of fire events. And Energy Storage Canada continues to work with its members and industry experts to ensure that these high standards continue to be met.

Are pumped hydro and battery energy storage a new technology in Canada?

Some technologies, like pumped hydro, have a long history in Canada. Others, like battery energy storage systems (BESS) are new technologies to many and raise questions, especially as project approvals anticipate the integration of these assets into peoples’ communities.