NRStor in the News

All the latest news, insights, and resources to help you stay informed about energy storage projects, innovations, and trends across Canada. Stay up to date on developments that shape the country’s clean energy future.

NRStor Inc. CDO Presents Battery Storage Solutions to PEI Standing Committee

Jan 15, 2026

Jason Rioux presents the case for implementing large-scale battery energy storage systems as a lower-cost, high-performance, and clean alternative to diesel-fired combustion turbines for meeting the island’s capacity and reliability needs.

Oneida project receives Energy Storage Milestone Award from Energy Storage Canada for reaching commercial operation as the largest project of its kind in Canada

September 26, 2025

The 2025 Energy Storage Milestone Award was presented to Oneida Energy Storage LP. The Oneida project, a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery facility now operating in Ontario, is currently the largest of its kind in Canada.

Oneida project is honoured with the ESA Worker Safety award, celebrating zero lost time incidents for construction of this major infrastructure project

September 18, 2025

Honoured for its exceptional worksite safety performance in delivering Canada’s largest operational energy storage facility. Five project partners — Northland Power, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, Aecon, NRStor and Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation — collaborated to build a safety culture that put workers first, supported by a joint monitoring framework, extensive workforce training and over 550 safety inspections.

250 MW/1,000 MWh Oneida Energy Storage Project Commences Commercial Operations

May 7, 2025

The Oneida Energy Storage Project (Oneida) has officially begun commercial operations. It is now the largest battery energy storage facility in Canada and ranks among the largest in the world.

NRStor Chair and CEO, Annette Verschuren, Featured in Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Spotlight

July 12, 2024

Annette Verschuren is a trailblazer in renewable energy, known for her innovation and purpose-driven leadership. As Chair and CEO of NRStor Inc., she advances energy storage solutions, drives sustainable change, and supports societal progress.

NRStor and Partners Execute Major Agreements for 1000 MWh Oneida Energy Storage Project

Feburary 10, 2023

NRStor Inc. is pleased to announce that the Independent Electricity System Operator has signed an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project. This agreement marks a major milestone in the project’s development, following an Order-in-Council and Ministerial Directive from the Government of Ontario that allows the project to proceed.

Oneida energy storage project shows ‘true commitment to partnerships with Indigenous business’

Sep 30, 2021

The 250-megawatt Oneida Energy Storage Project is set to be a ground-breaking facility in multiple ways. It is expected to become one of the largest energy storage facilities in the world. The project is also notable for its collaborative approach, as a 50:50 joint venture developed in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Ontario’s first energy storage facility is here

August 16, 2021

As part of an IESO research program, NRStor Inc. has developed a solar-energy storage facility in Minto, one hour north of Kitchener. The facility combines a 50 kW rooftop solar array with an existing 2 MW flywheel energy storage system. Pairing energy storage with solar or wind generation can play a key role in meeting the province’s growing electricity needs.