Boralex and SNGRDC Launch Canada’s Largest Battery Storage Facility
Event summary
- Boralex and SNGRDC commissioned the 300 MW / 1,200 MWh Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park, Canada’s largest operational battery storage facility.
- The project was recognized as the “Innovative Clean Energy Project of the Year” by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA).
- Boralex’s total installed storage capacity now reaches 380 MW / 1,520 MWh, making it Canada’s largest battery storage operator.
- SNGRDC is the largest Indigenous holder of battery storage assets in North America with a total of 1 GW of storage capacity.
The big picture
The commissioning of the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park underscores the growing importance of large-scale battery storage in stabilizing grids and integrating renewable energy. This project positions Boralex and SNGRDC as leaders in the Canadian energy storage market, with significant implications for Ontario’s energy transition and Indigenous participation in the renewable energy sector.
What we're watching
- Grid Integration
- How the Hagersville facility will impact Ontario’s grid reliability and renewable energy integration.
- Project Pipeline
- The pace at which Boralex and SNGRDC can develop additional storage projects, including the 125 MW Oxford project.
- Indigenous Partnerships
- Whether Boralex can sustain its collaborative model with Indigenous communities for future energy projects.
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