Who installs a Bess substation in Saskatchewan?

Canada’s On Power provided the BESS’ equipment while local utilities business SaskPower employed contractors to complete the installation onsite. The BESS is located at SaskPower’s Fleet Street substation in Regina, which is the capital city of Saskatchewan.

What does Bess stand for?

Capital Power’s battery energy storage system (BESS) installation at the Goreway Power Station (GPS) will provide up to 50 MW of power storage, with electrical energy output for up to four-hours. The project will be located within the footprint of the existing GPS. The BESS will be used to support grid reliability.

What's going on with Bess in Canada?

Elsewhere in Canada, other BESS-related advancements have been pouring in. In May, the government of Ontario completed the largest battery storage procurement in Canadian history. It secured 2,195 MW from ten projects ranging in size from 9 MW to 390 MW.

Are Bess systems a non-emitting technology?

BESS systems are non-emitting technologies and will operate independently from the existing GPS. The Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has identified a significant need for new power supply in the province. At the system level, the IESO is projecting an increasing deficit of generation capacity starting in 2025.

What is a Bess facility?

A BESS facility is typically a containerised, modular systems that can be configured based on specific site and capacity requirements. However, BESS technology is continuously evolving, with BESS components becoming increasingly more efficient and compact in size.

How does a Bess facility connect to the grid?

A BESS facility connects to the grid either via an overhead or underground transmission connection to a nearby terminal station or substation. Is BESS considered clean energy?