Compressed air, flywheels and more: Energy storage solutions being tested in Canada

• Canada is exploring various energy storage technologies to effectively integrate wind and solar power into the grid. These include compressed air energy storage, demonstrated by our company and through a smaller project in Lake Ontario.
• Flywheels, used by NRStor in Ontario, and Tugliq Energy Co. in Quebec’s Glencore’s Raglan Mine, offer quick energy discharge for short-term balancing.
• Thermal energy storage, tested by Stash Energy in P.E.I. and Ice Energy in Toronto Zoo (though the latter filed for bankruptcy), stores energy as heat or coolness. 
•  Additionally, hydrogen systems, like the Markham Power-to-Gas facility in Toronto, are used for longer-term energy storage in projects across Canada.
• These innovative approaches aim to address energy demands while advancing sustainability and reducing emissions. 

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