The Whitehorse Battery Energy Storage System is a 7,000kW energy storage project located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The rated storage capacity of the project is 40,000kWh.
The project was announced in 2020 and will be commissioned in 2022.
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Description
The Whitehorse Battery Energy Storage System is owned by Yukon Energy (100%), a subsidiary of Yukon Development.
The key application of the project is grid balancing.
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By GlobalDataYukon Energy is the owner of Whitehorse Battery Energy Storage System.
Additional information
The battery will store excess electricity generated during off-peak periods and provide Yukoners with access to more power during peak periods, reducing the amount of diesel needed at that time. Over the 20-year life of the project, the new battery is expected to reduce carbon emissions in Yukon by more than 20,000 tonnes.
Methodology
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