Simcoe Battery Project
Project Summary
NRStor Inc., Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (“MCBC”), Six Nations Group (“SNG”), Aecon, and Sikta Power (collectively “The Project Partners”) are developing a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”), 150 MW, 1200 MWh in size in Norfolk County, near Simcoe, through the jointly owned organization, Simcoe Battery Project GP Inc. (“Simcoe Battery Project”). The development efforts are in response to the LT2 window one Long-Term Capacity Services Project RFP issued by the Government of Ontario through the IESO. The Project Partners are pleased to share that the Simcoe Battery Project was one of three projects selected through the LT2 window one competitive IESO procurement process, resulting in an executed 20-year capacity contract. Once operational, Simcoe will deliver capacity when Ontario needs it most, while also strengthening grid reliability in the Norfolk-Bloomsburg area.
Project Name
Simcoe Battery Project
Nameplate Capacity
Up to 150 MW, 1200 MWh
Storage Technology Used
Battery Electricity Storage Facility – Lithium Ion Technology
Legal Name of Project Entity
Simcoe Battery Project GP Inc
Environmental Benefits
Energy storage offers greater flexibility to respond to system peaks, avoiding natural gas power and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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 Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation and Six Nations Group provides a pathway towards shared long-term benefits and meaningful economic reconciliation.
Project Location
Project Updates
- November 6, 2023 – Project website launch with November 28th Open House details posted
- November 6, 2023 – Project information mailout, including a letter and advertisement for the November 28th open house, sent to neighbouring landowners, residents, businesses and local organizations through registered mail
- November 15, 2023 – Project presented to Mayor and Councillor at Nork County Council-in-Committee Meeting and received approval for a Municipal Support Resolution
- November 28, 2023 – Project open house held
- December 1, 2023 – November 28th Open House meeting minutes posted
- July 25, 2025 – Mail out on Project updates to 5400 residential homes, businesses and other organizations within a 1.5 km radius through the Notice of Study Commencement for the Class Environmental Assessment for Transmission Facilities (2024)
- June 2026 – The Simcoe Battery Project was one of three projects selected through a competitive IESO procurement process (LT2 window 1 capacity services).
- August 2026 – The Project Partners marked the execution of a 20-year capacity contract with the IESO.
Project Open House
Thank you for joining us on November 28, 2023 for our project open house. Meeting minutes are posted below. Please reach out to our project contact if you have any comments or questions.
Project Documents
Project Inquiries
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Project Contact:
Fariha Husain, Director of Project Development
fhusain@nrstor.com