BELWOOD — Residents can learn more about battery energy storage systems at an information session tomorrow evening.
Energy Storage Canada (ESC) and the Energy Safety Response Group have partnered to host a community roundtable on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm to educate residents about energy storage and answer any questions or misconceptions residents may have about battery energy storage systems (BESS).
BESSes are rechargeable batteries that can store energy from different sources during off-peak hours and onto the electricity grid when needed while reducing the province's reliance on fossil fuel generation.
Aypa Power is currently planning a BESS just south of Fergus at 6235 Guelph St. which is anticipated to generate up to 211 MW of energy storage and house approximately 200 batteries and 64 inverters, an interconnection substation, a water reservoir and a stormwater management facility.
Construction is anticipated in Fall 2025, with the lands planned for decommissioning and restoration in 2052.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 37 Queen St. (Belwood Hall) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
