Enfinite Powers Up Alberta: Three New Energy Storage Projects Add 60 MW to the Grid

In a significant move aimed at bolstering the reliability of Alberta’s energy infrastructure, Enfinite, a leading Canadian entity in energy storage, alongside its sponsor, The TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund, has announced the activation of three additional energy storage projects. These projects, operating under the eReserve program, are poised to inject a total of 60 MW of energy into the grid.

The projects, known as eReserve7, eReserve8, and eReserve9, leverage cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) strategically positioned to support energy infrastructure near the communities of Wapiti and Hythe in northern Alberta. With these new additions, Enfinite now boasts a total of nine operational battery storage facilities in Alberta, with a collective capacity of storing up to 315 MWh of energy.

Jason White, Chief Executive Officer of Enfinite, expressed enthusiasm regarding the expansion, stating, “We are thrilled to announce the addition of three more operational eReserve projects. Our energy storage systems address the instability issues facing Alberta’s grid, and we are committed to supporting the province as it seeks to modernize the energy infrastructure and strengthen grid reliability.”

“During Alberta’s recent energy emergency, Enfinite’s eReserve energy storage assets played a pivotal role in preventing rolling blackouts. It was a historic moment for both Alberta and Enfinite as it marked the highest output from energy storage to the system with all nine of our eReserves responding to the power demand,” says White. “The synergy between natural gas assets as the foundational support and energy storage as the peak proved essential in navigating the demanding period for the electrical system.”

Jeff Mouland, Managing Director, and Head of Global Infrastructure Investments at TDAM, commented, “This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to the Enfinite Platform,” says Jeff Mouland, Managing Director, and Head of Global Infrastructure Investments at TDAM. “These energy storage assets will play an important role in the future stability and reliability of Alberta’s electricity grid.”

Enfinite, as Canada’s leading operator in battery energy storage, currently manages an operational capacity of 315 MWh. The company has also committed to deploying additional megawatt hours of battery storage through a project pipeline spanning multiple jurisdictions across Canada, slated to unfold in the upcoming years.

“Alberta is well-positioned to ensuring energy security with access to diverse energy sources,” remarked White. “Energy storage is a vital piece of that puzzle and will continue to be as the energy landscape evolves. At Enfinite, we are at the forefront of providing critical energy solutions to enable a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable electricity system for Canadians, regardless of how their power is generated.”