Proposed TC Energy Pumped Storage Project
Overview
TC Energy is proposing to develop an energy storage facility that would provide 1,000 megawatts of flexible, clean energy to Ontario’s electricity system using a process known as pumped storage.
Pumped hydro storage (pumped storage) involves pumping water from a low-lying reservoir during periods of low demand for electricity, typically at night, to a higher-elevation reservoir. When electricity demand is greater (and therefore electricity is more expensive), operators release water back to the lower reservoir through turbines that generate electricity (similar to hydropower from dams).
TC Energy is in the very early stages of introducing and developing this project. There are numerous levels of assessment and approvals required before this concept could become a reality. If developed, the proposed facility would be co-located on the existing Canadian Army’s 4th Canadian Division Training Centre, north of Meaford, Ontario. It will be designed to store emission-free energy and would provide that energy to Ontarians when they need it most.
What is pumped storage?
What is pumped storage and how does it work?
Watch our video explaining pumped storage hydro power and how it can allow Ontario to get full value from its nuclear, wind and solar power.
Pumped storage hydro power represents nearly 95 per cent of global energy storage and there are 100 projects underway as more countries embrace this tried and true technology.
Clean Energy
1,000 megawatts of clean energy
Reduced CO2 Emissions
Reduce CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes/year
Renewable Energy
Investing in low-carbon, renewable energy
Anticipated Project Timeline
2019 |
Communications and engagement with local communities and Indigenous group |
Q2 2019 |
TC Energy Feasibility Assessment |
Q4 2020 |
Department of National Defence (DND) Decision on Site Access |
2021 |
Environmental Assessment Process |
Q1 to Q2 2024 |
Anticipated regulatory decisions and permitting process |
2024 to 2028 |
Construction |
Commencing 2028 |
Operations |
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