Oneida energy storage project location

What is Oneida energy storage?

The Oneida Energy Storage project consists of a 250 megawatt / 1,000 megawatt-hour energy storage development in Haldimand County, Ontario. Reduce GHGs by 1.2M tonnes Improve electricity management during peak demand Meet future energy need Partnering with Six Nations community

What is the IESO agreement with Oneida energy storage LP?

Following a directive from the Minster of Energy, the IESO has finalized a 20-year agreement with Oneida Energy Storage LP. The 250-megawatt (MW) storage project is being developed in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, Northland Power, NRStor and Aecon Group and is expected to be operational in 2025.

How much money will Oneida energy storage LP invest?

We will invest up to $535 million in the project, located in Southwestern Ontario. Under the terms of the investment, Oneida Energy Storage LP, together with private sector lenders, will finance the balance of the project’s capital cost.

What is Oneida & how does it work?

Oneida is a first of its kind project at the forefront of Canada’s emerging energy storage sector and is paving the way for other projects like it. Oneida is really the blueprint for successful public-private partnership and collaboration.

How much funding does Canada provide for the Oneida energy project?

The federal government is today providing a further $50 million in funding; the Canada Infrastructure Bank has played a key role supporting project development and is collaborating with the Oneida Energy storage project on an investment agreement.

What is the largest battery storage project in Canada?

OHSWEKEN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project is being developed in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, Northland Power, NRStor and Aecon Group.