Project overview
Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), is planning to construct the North-End Peterborough Storage system (North-End Peterborough Storage), an electricity storage facility in the City of Peterborough, Ont. The proposed North-End Peterborough Storage system is located between Douro Ninth Line and Nassau Mills Rd., on land leased from Trent University. The system will be able to store and output up to 132 megawatts (MW) of electricity for up to four hours to Ontario's electricity grid.
Building capacity for Ontario's electricity grid
After more than a decade of strong supply, Ontario is entering a period of emerging electricity system needs, driven by increasing demand, the refurbishment of existing generating assets, as well as expiring contracts for other electricity-producing facilities.
To prepare for future electricity demands and support a reliable grid for Ontarians, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has initiated a Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT1 RFP) to secure new electricity resources that could be in service by 2027-2028, including energy storage facilities.
The proposed North-End Peterborough Storage system will increase Ontario's electricity storage, support grid reliability, and help advance Ontario's path to a net-zero future.
Environmental permits and approvals, including an Environmental Assessment, will be required to construct this project.
Project details
Proponent legal name: Portlands Energy Centre L.P. (doing business as Atura Power) or its affiliate North-End Peterborough Storage Inc.
Location: City of Peterborough, Ont.
Generating technology: Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage
Nameplate capacity: 132 MW
Public & Indigenous community engagement
Atura Power is committed to engaging Indigenous communities, municipalities, and the public as well as other potentially interested stakeholders throughout this project. The North-End Peterborough Storage Public & Indigenous Community Engagement Plan describes the engagement activities that Atura Power will undertake during the LT1 RFP process in accordance with IESO requirements.
Indigenous communities, municipalities, regulatory agencies, local interest groups and the broader public will be notified when the Environmental Assessment process begins.
We want to hear from you
Atura Power is committed to engaging with Indigenous communities, the public, agencies and other interested parties on all our projects. A public meeting was held on Oct. 24, 2023, to learn about the proposed project and share feedback, and materials from the meeting are posted below.
Access to information for everyone is important to us, so please let us know if you have accommodation needs related to the meeting materials through the Contact us form below.
If awarded an LT1 contract by the IESO, Atura Power will complete an Environmental Assessment and obtain the necessary permits and approvals prior to construction. Indigenous and stakeholder engagement activities are a priority and will continue during the next phase of the project.
Project documents
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