Long-Term Reliability Project: MCML_82
December 21st, 2022
Address: PT LT 2-3 CON EAST OF EAST LAKE ATHOL AS IN PE59929 E OF MOWBRAY RD, S/T PE30855, S/T BENEFICIARIES, Prince Edward County, ON K0K 2T0
Facility: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Size: 3-megawatt/12-megawatt hour for each Project
Proponents Name: 1000234763 Ontario Inc.
Public Meeting: Thursday, January 5th, 2023, located at the Picton Town Hall.
Virtual Public Meeting: Monday, January 9th at 6 pm. Please join using the link below:
Please note, the change in battery size is due to IESO’s Deliverability Test results and determined by the maximum capacity of the local Distribution System.
IESO Procurement Background
After more than a decade of strong supply, Ontario is entering a period of emerging electricity system needs, driven by increasing demand, the retirement of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, the refurbishment of other nuclear generating units, and expiring supply contracts at other facilities.
To address these needs, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is competitively procuring 4,000 megawatts of capacity through the first Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT1 RFP), a complimentary expedited process (E-LT1 RFP), and a Same Technology Upgrade process. The LT1 RFP, together with the E-LT1 RFP will competitively procure year-round effective capacity from dispatchable New Build resources, including New Build hybrid electricity generation and storage facilities.
Proponent Information
1000234763 Ontario Inc., operating as Solar Flow-Through Funds (SFF) is a group of limited partnerships with offices in Vancouver and Toronto. SFF has partnered with ASE to participate in IESO’s long-term capacity procurement to ensure reliability in Ontario’s electricity grid. SFF develops facilities and technologies that contribute to the global reduction of greenhouse gases and use of fossil fuels. Currently, SFF’s portfolio consists of 70 projects in Ontario, totalling in 28.8 MW DC. SFF is a Qualified Applicant under the IESO procurement process.
Developer
Abundant Solar Energy Inc. (ASE) is acting as an agent and developer for SFF. ASE is a 100% Canadian-owned independent renewable and clean energy project developer and asset operator. Since 2013, Abundant has enabled the proliferation of renewable and clean energy contributing to Net Zero carbon emission goals through its development, engineering, and asset management services in Canada and the United States.
Project Information
Nameplate Capacity: 3 megawatt/12-megawatt hour
Please note, the change in battery size is due to IESO’s Deliverability Test results and is determined by the maximum capacity of the local Distribution System.
As part of the procurement, SFF is proposing to install a utility grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) to be located at PT LT 2-3 CON EAST OF EAST LAKE ATHOL AS IN PE59929 E OF MOWBRAY RD, S/T PE30855, S/T BENEFICIARIES, Prince Edward County, ON K0K 2T0. The BESS will be charged by the local grid overnight when there is low electricity demand and will supply power to the grid at times of high demand, providing significant benefits to grid reliability. The system will be a 3 megawatt/12-megawatt hour battery energy storage system using lithium-ion technology.
Community Engagement Plan
As the project developer, Abundant Solar Energy Inc. plans to engage the local community as part of the development process.
This plan includes the following:
Public Meeting Details
As part of the project development process, community members are invited to attend a public meeting that will be held at 6:00 pm on January 5th, 2023, located in the Picton Town Hall. This meeting is intended to ensure that community members have the chance to become informed about the project and ask any questions they may have.
For those unable to attend the meeting in person, please feel free to join us on Microsoft Teams with the information below:
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Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWU3Y2E4ZmMtMDM5My00ZDk1LWFiMzktNGU1YTJmYmRiZjA1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f90ea049-87a1-4082-95af-7e4e24c02cb4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220c22f561-76aa-460f-92a6-6c3a947c7953%22%7dMeeting
ID: 211 458 180 30
Passcode: YBsiaE
Download App: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app| Join on the web: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
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Questions and Contacts
Please feel free to reach out to the contacts below if you have any questions regarding the procurement process, companies involved, and/or proposed projects.
Mila Simon – Project Coordinator – Abundant Solar Energy
mila.simon@abundantsolarenergy.com
Genny Nugent - Executive Assistant – Solar Flow-Through Funds
Matt McGregor – Director, Policy and Planning – Abundant Solar Energy
matt.mcgregor@abundantsolarenergy.com
Tracy Zheng – CAO – Abundant Solar Energy
