Recently, a number of energy storage projects have been launched across Canada. Canadian company e-STORAGE has signed a contract with Nova Scotia Power to develop the first grid-scale electrochemical energy storage project at Bridgewater, Waverley and White Rock in Nova Scotia, Canada. The total capacity is 150MW/705MWh.

The project will play an important role in improving grid reliability and stability, while contributing to the goal of 80% renewable energy by 2030. "We look forward to working with the community and our project partners to ensure these projects provide the most cost-effective value for our customers," said Peter Gregg, president of Nova Scotia Power.

Meanwhile, the first major storage project in Nova Scotia was launched last week. Construction of the 20MW plant will begin in 2022. On Power provided the energy storage equipment. The total cost of the project is $34 million, of which the Canadian government is providing $13 million in subsidies. Dustin Duncan, head of the local power company, said: "Adding energy storage will allow Saskatchewan Power to better cope with grid fluctuations.

Elsewhere in Canada, energy storage is making progress. In May, the Ontario government completed the largest energy storage purchase in Canadian history. Ten projects range in size from 9MW to 390MW, for a total of 2195MW. On July 4, B.C. Electric Utility B.C.Dro implemented a rebate program in which local homeowners will receive subsidies for installing energy storage and distributed photovoltaics. According to the Canadian Energy Storage Organization, if Canada is to achieve its net zero emissions goal, it will need 8,000 to 12,000 MW of energy storage capacity by 2035. Editor/Xu Shengpeng