Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid,

2025 May 20

Ontario''s push for energy independence gains momentum with

In West Ottawa, a proposed energy project will address Ontario''s growing need for electricity and promises to stabilize the province''s energy grid, preventing potential blackouts.

2024 Aug 25

Ottawa BESS 2

Facilities that successfully demonstrate their capabilities will be contracted by mid-2024, with operations starting on or before May 1, 2028. The Ottawa

2024 Oct 22

Explaining the need for battery energy storage in

Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario

2024 Oct 28

City approves zoning of battery storage building

According to Ottawa, the province regulates electricity generation supplies but municipalities have authority over new proposed renewable energy generation and storage

2025 Dec 31

Explaining the need for battery energy storage in Ottawa

Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario power grid, and particularly in Ottawa.

2024 May 01

Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities

Workers check battery storage pods at a lithium-ion battery storage energy facility in Arizona last year. Ottawa is looking at regulatory changes around these types of facilities.

2025 Jul 23

Ottawa approves new regulation for battery storage

A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ottawa.

2025 Jul 15

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Information

Water storage may be available on-site, and Ottawa Fire Services is Superior Tanker Shuttle certified to maintain continuous water delivery as needed. Will Ottawa Fire

2025 Aug 26

Ottawa approves new regulation for battery

A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage

2024 Sep 01

Ontario''s push for energy independence gains momentum with Ottawa

In West Ottawa, a proposed energy project will address Ontario''s growing need for electricity and promises to stabilize the province''s energy grid, preventing potential blackouts.

2025 Sep 08

Ottawa BESS 2

Facilities that successfully demonstrate their capabilities will be contracted by mid-2024, with operations starting on or before May 1, 2028. The Ottawa BESS 2 Project, among other

2024 Oct 30