Boralex has commissioned the 80MW/320MWh Sanjgon battery energy storage facility in Ontario, its first operational storage site in North America.
The company said the project, developed with Walpole Island First Nation, marks a major milestone in its 2030 strategy and expansion into large-scale storage.
It added that the facility, formerly known as Tilbury, uses 89 Megapack 2XL units and can deliver four hours of full-power output to the grid.
A community benefit agreement with Lakeshore will provide $1000 per MW annually for local initiatives.
Boralex stated that commissioning Sanjgon and the upcoming Hagersville facility will bring its installed Canadian storage capacity to 380MW.
“We are pleased to reach this major milestone for the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage facility and our community,” said Leela Thomas, chief of Walpole Island First Nation.
“The Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage project is an example of how we are working with Indigenous communities, municipalities, private industry and government to build out the province’s electricity system,” added Lesley Gallinger, president and CEO of the Independent Electricity System Operator.
“Hosting the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage facility is a source of pride for Lakeshore,” said Tracey Bailey, mayor of the Municipality of Lakeshore.
“The commissioning of the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage Park marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward a more flexible, resilient and affordable energy system,” noted Patrick Decostre, president and CEO of Boralex.
“Sanjgon is a clear demonstration of our ability to deliver high-impact, community-rooted infrastructure,” added Robin Deveaux, executive vice president and general manager North America at Boralex.