Ottawa containerized energy storage company

Are Ottawa's new battery energy storage rules too far?

A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground rules for companies looking to build battery energy storage facilities in Ottawa, but residents are split on whether the new rules go too far — or not far enough.

Can a battery facility be built in Ottawa?

According to the new rules, companies looking to build a battery facility will have to show Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) that effective fire and safety risk management has been incorporated into the design. Companies will be required to install fire prevention and suppression systems, and provide OFS with site-specific training.

How do energy storage facilities work?

The facilities are big — usually the size of several shipping containers — so they're often built in rural areas. They work by drawing and storing energy from the grid during off-peak hours when demand is low, and discharging it back to the grid when needed.

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