Battery Energy Storage – Facilities
Application
Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. (“Concord Monarch”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to alter the already approved Monarch Solar Project (the “Power Plant”) by adding a 21-megawatt, 42-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (“BESS”) within the existing fence line of the Power Plant.
The BESS will allow for two hours of storage and charge primarily from on-site solar production and discharge to the 25-kilovolt distribution system while also having the ability to charge from the distribution system.
Decision
The AUC approved the application from Coaldale Monarch to add the BESS to the Power Plant.
Applicable Legislation
Alberta Utilities Commission Act, SA 2007, c A-37.2 – s. 17.
Hydro and Electric Energy Act, RSA 2000, c H-16 – ss. 11, and 19.
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