Dobbin Energy Storage
Diversifying Ontario's energy grid with up to 200 MW of battery energy storage.
Ontario’s Growing Demand for Energy
Ontario, once in energy surplus, is now facing a supply-demand gap that requires new resources to support the growing demand for electricity in the province. To address this challenge, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) plans to procure up to 5,000 MW of new capacity by 2035 from non-emitting energy sources. These procurements will be executed in phases, with the first Long-Term procurement for 2,000 MW of new build resources launching in 2025 (LT2-RFP) and expected to be operational by 2030. Subsequent procurements will occur in 2027 (LT3-RFP) and 2029 (LT4-RFP), each for an additional 1,500 MW, targeting operational dates in 2032 and 2034, respectively.
This supply-demand gap presents a market opportunity for large-scale producers like Northland with more than 35 years of domestic and global experience as developers, owners, and operators of large-scale, complex energy projects.
Northland Power Inc., through its wholly owned affiliate Dobbin Energy Storage LP (“Dobbin Energy Storage”) is developing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project (“the Project”) in Loyalist Township in response to the LT2 RFP issued by the Government of Ontario through the IESO.
About the Project
The Dobbin Energy Storage Project, developed by Northland Power Inc., is an energy storage facility set to have a Contract Capacity of up to 200 MW.
Located on approximately 80 acres within Selwyn Township, the project will feature battery storage enclosures, electrical inverters, transformers, internal access roads, electrical and communication cabling, a small transmission substation, and other necessary infrastructure.
This project will connect to Hydro One Networks Inc.’s transmission infrastructure adjacent to the property. It aims to enhance the electrical transmission system in the region and across Ontario by addressing weak points in capacity, efficiency, and reliability. The facility will charge during periods of reduced demand and discharge during peak demand times, thereby improving overall system performance.
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Preliminary Project Timeline
Q4 2024: Project Design and Stakeholder Consultation
Q1 2025: LT2 Capacity RFP Issued by the IESO
Q3 2025: Bid Submission
Q1 2026: Contract Awarded
Q2 2026: Financial Close and the Start of Construction
Q2 2028: Commercial Operations
Note: The project timeline is subject to change based on the IESO procurement schedule.
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