Trenton Battery Project
Project Summary
NRStor Inc., Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA) – the corporate entity created by the 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities – and Aecon (collectively “The Project Partners”) are developing a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) of 150 MW, 600-1,200 MWh in size in the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, through the jointly owned organization, NRStor Trenton Energy Storage GP Inc. (“Trenton Battery Project”).
The Project will provide clean, reliable power capacity by drawing and storing renewable energy during off-peak periods and releasing it to the Nova Scotia grid when energy demand is at its peak.
The Project has the potential to generate significant economic value of $400-900 million to the Nova Scotia grid through provision of energy services that will improve grid efficiency, reliability, and enable the increased integration of renewable energy.
It will help contribute to meeting Nova Scotia’s 2030 Clean Power Plan targets while also revitalizing the Trenton Industrial Park and create direct employment opportunities for the community.
Project Name
Nameplate Capacity
Storage Technology Used
Legal Name of Project Entity
Trenton Battery Project
150 MW, 600-1,200 MWh
Battery Electricity Storage Facility – Lithium Ion Technology
NRStor Trenton Energy Storage GP Inc.
Job Creation
This Project will attract new industry to revitalize the Trenton Industrial Park. The NRStor Trenton Energy Storage GP Inc. will create internship opportunities for Trenton and Pictou Landing First Nation community members and result in 280 person-years of employment in a community affected by coal shutdowns.
System Efficiencies
Energy storage can capture excess renewable energy and release it when needed, making a smoother transition to sustainable energy sources for your community.
Indigenous Partnerships
Co-developing this project with the Wskijnu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA) – the corporate entity created by the 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities – provides a pathway towards shared long-term benefits and meaningful economic reconciliation.
Environmental Benefits
This Project is strategically sited adjacent to one of the first coal facilities slated for shutdown as part of Nova Scotia’s goals of phasing out coal generation by 2030. At present, coal constitutes up to 60% of total power generation in the province. The Trenton Battery Project offers greater flexibility to respond to system peaks, avoiding coal generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is expected to result in reducing as much as 1.9 million tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its 20 years of operation; equivalent to removing more than 22,000 vehicles off the road annually.
Project Location
The Town of Trenton is located in the district known as Piktuk, Mi’kma’ki, the traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq. Founded in 1786 by Scottish settlers, the town is situated on the east bank of the East River of Pictou. Trenton is widely recognized for its manufacturing industries, such as glass, rail cars, shipbuilding, and a windmill factory. It is also home of the nation’s first steel fabrication facility founded in 1872. To learn more visit Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia.
Pictou Landing First Nation is also located in the district of Piktuk, Mi’kma’ki, and is one of 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. The community is located about 11 kms north of Trenton. The Mi’kmaq have resided in these lands for over 10,000 years. Today, the community serves roughly 666 members, with 500 residing on-reserve. To learn more visit Pictou Landing First Nation.
Project Open Houses
Thank you for joining us on February 26, 2025 for our project open house. Please reach out to our project contact if you have any comments or questions.
Photos from the February 26, 2025 Open House in Pictou County, NS
Project Updates
The Partners will have opportunities for engagement throughout the entire development process to ensure overall public support of the project, which includes hosting public open house(s), regular updates to the project website, and responding to any inquiries sent to the project contact.
- February 7, 2025 – Project website launch with February 26th Open House details posted
- February 10, 2025 – Press release issued, featuring February 26th Open House
- February 26, 2025 – Project Open House held in Pictou County, NS
- April 9, 2025 – Meeting minutes posted from February 26th Open House
Project Documents
Project Inquiries
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Project Contact:
Homaira Siddiqui, Partnerships and Project Development
hsiddiqui@nrstor.com
