A public meeting is being held in Tilbury tomorrow night to discuss details of a proposed energy storage facility.
Developed by Kruger Energy and Innergex Renewable Energy, the plan is to build a battery energy storage system or BESS, which 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.
The two companies are submitting a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator for approval, saying the project will address the increasing demand for electricity in southwestern Ontario.
If approved, the BESS would be operational by the spring of 2026. CLICK HERE for more information.
Tomorrow’s public information meeting runs from 5-8pm at Ryder Hall in Tilbury Arena.