Ontario/CMEDIA: Supporting the Ontario government’s plan to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy to power the province’s growing economy and communities, Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System reportedly ever procured in Canadian history is under construction.
After completion, the new Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System will lead to nearly 400,000 homes with enough capacity to power.
This would not only strengthen the province’s electricity grid but would also protect Ontario workers and jobs by supporting a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant provincial economy.
“As part of our plan to protect Ontario…Skyview 2 is an important part of that plan and will be a game-changer for Leeds and Grenville’s economy, as well as our First Nations partners…deliver the reliable, clean and affordable energy needed to power our growing communities and economy for generations to come.” said Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
With forecasts to increase electricity demand in Ontario significantly by 2050, Ontario’s clean energy by Skyview 2 marks an important milestone in transition and will play a vital role in supporting the province’s clean electricity grid.
The facility will store electricity from Ontario’s clean electricity grid, once operational in 2027, during periods of low demand and return that stored power to the system when demand is higher.
This would also create up to 300 jobs during construction and additional operational positions following completion.
“Ontario is building big and for future generations…Canada’s largest battery storage facility, our government is proud to support Canadian workers, Indigenous communities and affordability for all Ontarians,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines.
A lithium-ion battery energy storage facility, the Skyview 2 project is procured through the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 1 Request for Proposals (LT1 RFP).
Development of the facility in partnership between Potentia Renewables Inc. and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation builds on other projects such as the Oneida Energy Storage facility, to bring Ontario’s total energy storage capacity to nearly 3,000 megawatts (MW) and collectively create up to 3,000 jobs across the province.
“On behalf of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, I want to thank our partners…Together, we are showing that when First Nations are included as full participants in Canada’s energy landscape, everyone benefits. Chì Mìgwech. Thank you,” said Chief Greg Sarazin of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. “
As a key pillar of Energy for Generations building the largest battery storage fleet in the country would facilitate Ontario’s long-term roadmap to deliver reliable, affordable and secure energy to power the most competitive economy in the G7.
Also underscoring the province’s commitment to ensuring Indigenous partners share in the economic growth and prosperity the plan generated by energy development in their territories as Ontario expands its electricity system.
Besides meeting the demands of today, Energy for Generations has a clear path forward in protecting jobs, supporting workers and powering economic growth for generations to come, while supporting economic reconciliation for generations to come.
