Nova Scotia Plans to Deploy Battery Energy Storage Systems!
The government of Nova Scotia, Canada recently announced a new clean energy plan that aims to add 300MW to 400MW of battery storage systems in the province before 2030.
Nova Scotia currently relies heavily on coal power, but has set a goal to phase out coal generation entirely by 2030. The plan is to increase renewable energy to provide 80% of electricity generation in Nova Scotia, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% relative to 2005 levels.
With rapid growth in renewables anticipated, Nova Scotia plans to aggressively develop wind and solar power, as well as battery storage. Despite making good progress, Nova Scotia still faces challenges in deploying energy storage and upgrading grids. Detailed pathways need to be laid out to meet the province’s 2030 decarbonization goals.
