The Quinte Energy Storage Centre
About the project
A cost-effective energy storage project designed to support Ontario’s electricity system. It stores excess power from nuclear and other sources and delivers it when the grid needs it most. The initial 500 MW facility can power up to 500,000 homes for eight hours.
Quinte Energy Storage Centre
Project Highlights
A Project Built
for Impact
Made in Canada, to serve Canadian energy needs.
500 MW
Storage capacity, enough to power approximately 500,000 homes for up to 8 hours.
2030s
Expected commencement of operations, subject to approvals.
650+
Direct jobs expected to be created during construction.
$1 Billion+
Estimated contribution to GDP from direct, indirect, and induced construction spending.
Project Highlights
Rethinking
Energy Storage
Built for Reliability
A cost-effective energy storage project designed to support Ontario’s electricity system. It stores excess power from nuclear and other sources and delivers it when the grid needs it most. The initial 500 MW facility can power up to 500,000 homes for eight hours.
The Technology
About
A-CAES
Our facilities use Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage technology. This patented technology allows grid operators and large energy users to draw on clean energy, even when there is no sun to fuel solar panels and no wind to generate energy from turbines.
Long-Duration Storage
Hours of dispatchable power
24-7 Reliability
Clean energy, on demand
Emissions-free operations
No fuel combustion required
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Frequently Asked
Questions
What is the Quinte Energy Storage Centre?
The Quinte Energy Storage Centre is a large-scale Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It will provide clean, reliable, and long-duration energy storage to support Ontario’s electricity grid.
Who is Hydrostor?
The Quinte Energy Storage Centre is a large-scale Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It will provide clean, reliable, and long-duration energy storage to support Ontario’s electricity grid.
What is A-CAES and how does it work?
The Quinte Energy Storage Centre is a large-scale Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It will provide clean, reliable, and long-duration energy storage to support Ontario’s electricity grid.
Why is energy storage important for Ontario?
The Quinte Energy Storage Centre is a large-scale Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It will provide clean, reliable, and long-duration energy storage to support Ontario’s electricity grid.
Where is the Quinte Project located?
The Quinte Energy Storage Centre is a large-scale Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It will provide clean, reliable, and long-duration energy storage to support Ontario’s electricity grid.