What does Bess stand for?

First Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Regina, SK IESO York Region Non-Wires Alternatives demonstration project Canada's voice for safe, secure, and sustainable electricity.

How many X Bess projects have Teric completed?

Achievements include: TERIC has successfully designed, constructed, and commissioned 6 X BESS projects that are now in operation. Majority of all utility scale battery projects in operation in Alberta today were originated and developed by TERIC. TERIC originated the first portfolio of battery energy storage projects in Canada.

What is a Bess & how does it work?

The BESS is used to reduce – or offset – peak loads when they occur on the distribution system and increase reliability to customers in the community in case of an outage. Natural gas, a source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), is often used to generate additional electricity required during peak hours.

Will Bess be overtaken by a 500 MW project?

Ontario’s electric grid operator, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has awarded contracts for what will be the largest battery energy storage projects (BESS) in Canada, at 390 MW and 380 MW. However, they could soon be overtaken by a proposed 500 MW project that is slated to come online in a similar timeframe.

Why is Bess regulated?

BESS designs are perpetually being updated to reflect the most recent findings, for example, reducing the need for walk-in enclosures. Moreover, BESS are regulated by several categories of safety standards relating to the component equipment, installation, and fire prevention safeguards.

How will Bess help IESO?

Meanwhile, the BESS assets will in addition to providing firm dispatchable capacity to the IESO network also be able to participate in some ancillary services to add extra revenue streams, Bateman said. It will represent a big jump in installed BESS capacity for the province, and for Canada.