Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Government of Ontario announced that construction is now underway on the single largest battery storage facility ever procured in Canadian history, supporting the province’s plan to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy to power the province’s growing economy and communities.
Once complete, the new Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System will provide enough capacity to power nearly 400,000 homes, strengthening the province’s electricity grid and protecting Ontario workers and jobs by supporting a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant provincial economy.
“As part of our plan to protect Ontario, we’re making record investments in energy generation, transmission and storage to make our province an energy superpower,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Skyview 2 is an important part of that plan and will be a game-changer for Leeds and Grenville’s economy, as well as our First Nations partners. It will help to deliver the reliable, clean and affordable energy needed to power our growing communities and economy for generations to come.”
The Skyview 2 project is a lithium-ion battery energy storage facility procured through the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term 1 Request for Proposals (LT1 RFP). Developed in partnership between Potentia Renewables Inc. and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the facility builds on other projects such as the Oneida Energy Storage facility, to bring Ontario’s total energy storage capacity to nearly 3,000 megawatts (MW) and collectively create up to 3,000 jobs across the province.
“On behalf of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, I want to thank our partners at Potentia, our project team and all those who have supported this important work”, said Chief Greg Sarazin of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. “Together, we are showing that when First Nations are included as full participants in Canada’s energy landscape, everyone benefits. Chì Mìgwech. Thank you.”
“The Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System reflects what’s possible when partnership and collaboration come first. Working alongside the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal and the IESO, we’re not only building Canada’s largest battery energy system, we’re building relationships that will deliver lasting benefits to all stakeholders,” said Ben Greenhouse, CEO, Potentia Renewables.
Once operational in 2027, the facility will store electricity from Ontario’s clean electricity grid during periods of low demand and return that stored power to the system when demand is higher, while creating up to 300 jobs during construction and additional operational positions following completion.
“Edwardsburgh Cardinal is ready to lead. The groundbreaking of the Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System project marks a historic moment for our township and for Ontario’s energy future. As the largest battery energy storage initiative in Canada, this project reflects our council’s bold leadership, our proven ability to deliver and our commitment to supporting the infrastructure this province needs. We are a thankful and willing host because we know projects like this strengthen and protect Ontario jobs and contribute to Canada’s economic resilience,” said Tory Deschamps,
Mayor of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal.
Featured image: (Government of Ontario)
