Ontario's Grid to Gain 420 MW/2.122 MWh from Elora and Hedley Battery Projects
Two major battery energy storage projects, Elora and Hedley, are set to bolster Ontario's grid. These projects, totalling 420 MW / 2,122 MWh, are among the largest under development in the province. Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE and Aypa Power have expanded their partnership to deliver these projects.
The projects will provide reliable capacity through the IESO's Long-Term 1 (LT1) Resource Adequacy framework. Delivery is slated for the first quarter of 2026, with commercial operation expected in the first half of 2027. Both projects will deploy e-STORAGE's SolBank product under 20-year Long-Term Services Agreements (LTSA).
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, expressed pride in growing the partnership with Aypa Power through these projects. Moe Hajabed, CEO of Aypa Power, highlighted the significance of these projects for Ontario's energy system.
The Elora and Hedley projects, set to commence delivery in early 2026, will significantly enhance Ontario's energy storage capacity. These projects, a result of the expanded partnership between e-STORAGE and Aypa Power, are expected to contribute to a more resilient and reliable grid.
