Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt ("MW") lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0. The Project will be submitted to the Independent Electricity System Operator''s ("IESO") Request for Proposals under the Long-Term 1 Procurement.
It is important to us that Ottawa BESS 2 be successfully integrated into the City of Ottawa and we are seeking to incorporate feedback through Public Community Meetings and this Project Website into the development of this Project.
Ontario is entering a period of emerging electricity system needs driven by increasing residential and commercial demand due to the electrification of the automotive sector, growth of the agriculture sector, the retirement of the Pickering nuclear plant, refurbishment of other nuclear-generating plants, and expiring contracts for existing facilities.
In response, the IESO is conducting procurements, including the ongoing Long-Term Request for Proposals ("LT1 RFP"), to secure more than 4,000 MW of capacity in Ontario. 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 electricity storage sites, will help address emerging global and regional electricity needs for the coming decades.
When Ontario''s electricity grid needs more power (like on the hottest days of the year), the IESO turns to on-demand resources, like energy storage, to support Provincial electricity needs. Decentralized energy storage infrastructure can prevent emergency grid events such as rolling blackouts, and help defer more capital-intensive system upgrades that directly impact rate-payers. Ideally, BESS sites are located near electricity substations or 3-phase power lines to improve overall efficiencies.
Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") is the fastest emerging technology in North America and is planned to be deployed in the City of Ottawa with the Ottawa BESS 2 Project.
Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt ("MW") lithium-ion battery storage Project located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0, under development by Ottawa BESS 2 Limited Partnership. This infrastructure project will bring significant investment and local benefits including employment, lease payments and capital spending in the local economy.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project is being developed by Ottawa BESS 2 Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Wahgoshig Solar FIT5 LP which has been approved by the IESO among the 55 Qualified Applicants with the experience and capabilities to successfully develop, construct, and operate facilities acquired through these procurements.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will consist of lithium-ion battery cells connected in stacks and installed inside an enclosed area, like a shipping container or a small enclosure. The enclosed area will also house the balance-of-plant equipment such as an inverter, a battery management system and a dedicated HVAC unit for proper ventilation. The battery packs feed inverters that connect to a transformer tied to the power grid. The Project will also have a private access road connecting the site with 8th Line Road.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will comply with all regulatory bodies permitting requirements including the Electrical Safety Authority, the City of Ottawa, and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will meet or exceed all safety standards applicable to stationary storage, including UL 9540A, NFPA 855 and others. The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will use dedicated HVAC systems to remain well-ventilated to keep the batteries at the optimal operating temperature. Additionally, as part of the Project''s proposed Community and Indigenous Engagement activities, Ottawa BESS 2 Limited Partnership will sponsor certified fire safety training for fire department personnel at the Georgina Fire and Rescue Services.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will have restricted access to prevent any health and safety incidents and be monitored 24×7 through a secure remote-monitoring facility.
The Ottawa BESS 2 Project has been submitted into the IESO’s LT-1 Deliverability Test to understand if the local grid infrastructure can support new electricity capacity. The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will connect to a transmission-level circuit that is owned by Hydro One.
There are various economic and non-economic Community Benefits associated with Ottawa BESS 2, a proposed key energy infrastructure project located in the City of Ottawa. The Ottawa BESS 2 Project will provide power to meet growing regional demand in the area, lease revenues for local landowners, additional property taxes for the City of Ottawa and economic activity within the City of Ottawa.
Creation of high-skilled jobs in construction – civil works, mechanical installation, electrical connection, landscaping.
Property tax benefits, diversified income stream for landowners, especially on under-utilized land.
The development of Ottawa BESS 2 in the Rural Countryside zone of the City of Ottawa will serve the larger electrical resiliency requirements of the area.
The City of Ottawa, has published plans that are in line with the development of a lithium-ion BESS in the City. Ottawa’s Climate Change Master Plan focuses on the City''s overarching framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to the current and future effects of climate change by making Ottawa a net-zero city by 2050. Lithium-ion batteries are green infrastructure that minimize the need for natural gas peaker plants.
Battery Energy Storage Systems support the integration of flexible generation resources and provide intelligent resilience to the regional electricity grid. Ottawa BESS 2 will further support the electrification of transport and the environmental sustainability goals laid out by the plans from the City of Ottawa.
All development activities have been currently suspended for the Ottawa BESS 2 Project as it is not moving forward for the IESO’s LT1 RFP.
Venue:Metcalfe Community Centre2785 8th Line Rd,Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0
Link to Public Meeting Minutes will be posted here when available.
Ottawa BESS 2 Limited Partnership is developing a Community and Indigenous Engagement Plan that identifies a strategy for establishing and sustaining a transparent and productive engagement with Community stakeholders and Indigenous Communities. When posted, we would encourage interested stakeholders to review this document to understand the Ottawa BESS 2 Project''s community engagement process.
Wahgoshig Solar FIT 5 LP ("Wahgoshig Solar"), is a partnership formed between the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and Compass Renewable Energy Consulting Inc. Wahgoshig Solar developed, constructed, and operates four 500 kWac/600 kWdc (2.4 MWdc total) ground mount Feed-in Tariff ("FIT") projects under the former FIT program in Ontario. Wahgoshig Solar engaged Compass to manage the development, permitting and construction of these facilities.
Compass Renewable Energy Consulting Inc. ("Compass") has been consulting and developing renewable and clean energy projects in Ontario for more than a decade, with experience across the development lifecycle from pre-screening, contracting, construction, commissioning and operations. Compass is supporting the development of four (4) Projects that were awarded contracts in the Expedited Long-Term 1 Request for Proposals (E-LT1 RFP) that concluded on June 27, 2023. Compass has developed over 100 renewable energy projects in Ontario representing over 100 megawatts (MW) in the last 6 years and supported the development of over 2,000 MWs for our clients.
Energy storage fundamentally improves the way we generate, deliver, and consume electricity. Energy storage helps during emergencies like power outages from storms, equipment failures and, accidents. But the game-changing nature of energy storage is its ability to balance power supply and demand instantaneously – within milliseconds – which makes power networks more resilient, efficient, and cleaner than ever before.
BESS systems are considerably smaller footprint compared to other clean technologies such as solar or wind farms. On average, a 25MW BESS system occupies 1 acre of land.
BESS have to apply with municipal, provincial and national permitting and codes and standards. The following is a non-exhaustive list of industry standards our Project will comply with:
BESS are certified to UL9540 and UL9540A standards to prevent fire spread and suppression at the cell and the BESS system level. BESS enclosures have built-in fire suppression system (FSS) solutions. The FSS system is composed of smoke detectors, gas detectors and fire agents, whose main function is to prevent fire spread in time when any open flame signal or gas signal appears in the battery system and send out an emergency fire alert signal to the EMS system.
Mechanical failures include physical damage that could create heat or a fire. Hazards associated with lithium-ion battery energy storage systems are centred on the flammable organic electrolyte and its highly reactive electrodes. However, if the batteries are punctured, there is a risk of electrolytes being exposed to air, which will result in a chemical reaction, leading to thermal runaway and combustion.
Other potentially hazardous wastes would include fire residue, debris, and fire extinguishing agents leading to contamination of soil and underground water via leaching, burying, dissolution, infiltration and runoff. The management of these risks starts at the cell level, with the selection of battery chemistry, and compliance with local AHJs and global certifications. This is where UL9540A certification becomes critical to BESS projects. Any other hazardous leaks will be contained in the enclosure.
BESS systems are subject to third-party certification to ensure they comply with all of the required codes and standards.
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