A Kruger Energy & Innergex Project

Chatham-Kent BESS

The Chatham-Kent Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project is being developed in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, for a total capacity of 145 MW.

Overview

The Chatham-Kent Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) Project is being developed in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, by Kruger Energy and Innergex, two leading independent renewable energy producers.

The Chatham-Kent BESS Project will be submitted into the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (“IESO”) Expedited Long-Term Request for Proposals (“E-LT1 RFP”). The Chatham-Kent BESS Project is designed to address the increasing demand for electricity in southwestern Ontario, which is expected to continue into the 2030s.

The Chatham-Kent BESS Project will provide electricity to the grid when dispatched by the IESO to help ensure a reliable supply of electricity in the region. It will have the capacity to provide up to 145 megawatts (MW) over 4 hours (580 MWh) and is expected to be operational in the spring of 2026.

The Chatham-Kent BESS Project is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, approximately 7.5 kilometers east of Tilbury. It will occupy approximately 5.7 hectares (57,200 m2) of private land and will connect to the grid via an existing switching station. The project is being designed based on environmental studies and consultations with local stakeholders and the community. It will consist of BESS units, inverters, medium-voltage transformers and collection system, substation, auxiliary power system, and control building.

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Project Update

Public Community Meeting

Kruger Energy and Innergex will be holding the first Public Community Meeting on January 27, 2023, to provide details on the Project under development. This Public Community Meeting is being held as part of the early community engagement requirements of the IESO E-LT1 RFP. The notice below includes all relevant details of our upcoming local event.

» Chatham-Kent BESS Project Public Notice, January 2023

Community Engagement

Kruger Energy and Innergex are committed to promoting an open, inclusive, and transparent public engagement process. Representatives of Kruger Energy and Innergex will be available on-site to encourage an open exchange of information on the Project with any interested parties, including the municipality, residents, businesses and community groups where the Project is located, to understand local priorities and interests, and address any questions and/or concerns.

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Kruger Energy & Innergex

Kruger Energy L.P., a business unit of Kruger Inc., specializes in the development and management of green and renewable energy facilities. With a total installed capacity of 639 MW, Kruger Energy owns and manages 42 sites in the fields of wind, solar, hydro, energy storage and biomass. Its facilities are located in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and in several States of the US.

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. Innergex conducts operations in Canada, the United States, France and Chile and manages a large portfolio of high-quality assets currently consisting as of early 2023 of interests in 84 operating facilities with an aggregate net installed capacity of 3,634 MW (gross 4,184 MW) and an energy storage capacity of 159 MWh.

Resources and documents

Community and Indigenous Engagement Plan
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Project location
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Summary of the community public meeting minutes
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FAQ

  • What is a Battery Energy Storage System?

    A Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) consists of an assembly of batteries that draws power from the electric grid when excess power congests transmission lines during periods of low electricity demand. This surplus energy is stored and discharged when electricity demand increases.

  • What are the benefits of installing a BESS?

    • Long-Term Tax Revenue – Over the course of its life, the Project will provide significant and reliable contributions to the Municipality’s tax base while requiring minimal municipal services. The Municipality can use the increased tax revenue to fund roads and schools and improve municipal services.
    • Local Employment – Construction of the Project will create jobs related but not limited to land surveying, road construction, concrete and aggregates supply, equipment installation, substation construction, electrical testing, and technical commissioning.
    • Boosting the Economy – Construction activities, materials, and contractors will be sourced locally when possible and subject to meeting quality, quantity, and workmanship standards. Workers may also require local accommodation and services while working on the Project. In addition to the direct jobs, the Project will increase electrical capacity enabling further investment in the region.
    • Reducing Emissions – The Project will help to reduce Ontario’s emissions by limiting the need to run natural gas generators during times of peak loads.

  • How safe are BESS?

    BESS are already safely installed and operating in many urban environments. These systems are made of the same type of batteries you find in mobile telephones, electric vehicles, and portable computers. A local team of operations personnel will be present to monitor and maintain the BESS to the highest industry standards. Safety measures will include:

    • Preparation of a Site Security and Safety Response Plans in coordination with first responders and the municipality.
    • Training of first responders prior to construction and as required thereafter.
    • Storage containers contain integrated fire suppression systems, in compliance with Ontario Fire Code.

    In the unlikely event that the safety measures are unable to prevent a fire, the compartmentalized design of the BESS units will prevent the spread to adjacent units. As an additional preventive measure, the areas around the BESS units will be clear of vegetation.

Contact

Please contact the Chatham-Kent BESS Project development team at any time if you have questions, comments or any interest in the Project.

info@chathamkentbess.com
1 855 447-3999
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