What types of energy storage are available in Canada?

There are three main types of energy storage currently commercially available in Canada: Storage is playing an increasingly important role in the electricity system by improving grid reliability and power quality, and by complementing variable renewable energy sources (VRES) like wind and solar.

When did energy storage start in Canada?

The first energy storage project in Canada, the Sir Adam Beck Pump Generating Station, came online in 1957. However, the next project did not come online until 2013. There are three main types of energy storage currently commercially available in Canada:

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

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.

How will Canada's energy system change in a decade?

Canada's energy system is entering a pivotal decade. Electrification, which previously might have seemed like a far-off goal, has become a current priority in the energy sector. Driven by climate commitments, industrial decarbonization, and shifting consumer behaviour, Canada's electricity needs are set to grow steeply.

Should Canada transition to clean electricity?

Transitioning to clean electricity across Canada would limit GHG emissions and help reduce the impact and the costs of climate change (such as extreme weather events) and the associated public health costs (such as respiratory diseases and cancer), which could more than offset the initial costs of the transition to clean energy.

How will the clean electricity regulations affect Canada?

Canada has already made significant progress transforming the electricity sector. Since the 1980s, Canada's total electricity capacity has nearly doubled while slashing greenhouse gas pollution. The Clean Electricity Regulations will help Canada retain and further strengthen this competitive advantage.