Steelport Battery Project
Project Summary
NRStor Inc., Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and Aecon (collectively “The Project Partners”) are developing a battery energy storage system of up to 150 MW, 1,200 MWh in size at Steelport in the city of Hamilton. This project is being developed through the jointly owned organization, Steelport Battery Project Inc. These development efforts are in response to the Long-Term Capacity Services Project Request for Proposals window one (LT2c-1) issued by the Government of Ontario through the Independent Electricity Systems Operator.
Battery energy storage systems are an emissions free method of sustainably meeting the increasing demand for electricity in Ontario and offer an alternative to traditional technologies that are dependent on fossil fuels. The Steelport Battery Project will reduce emissions and support the province in transitioning to clean energy. It will simultaneously offer a pathway towards meaningful economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Project Name
Steelport Battery Project
Nameplate Capacity
Up to 150 MW, 1200 MWh
Storage Technology Used
Battery Energy Storage System – Lithium-Ion Technology
Legal Name of Project Entity
Steelport Battery Project 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 of the Grand River Development Corporation provides a pathway towards shared long-term benefits and meaningful economic reconciliation.
Project Location
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.
- November 2023 – Project website launch with December 4th Open House details posted
- November 2023 – Project presented to Councillor Nann and her staff
- November 2023 – Project presented at the City of Hamilton’s General Issues Committee
- November 2023 – Project information mailout, including a letter and advertisement for the December 4th open house, sent to neighbouring landowners, residents, businesses and local organizations through registered mail
- December 4, 2023 – Project open house held
- December 6, 2023 – December 4th Open House meeting minutes posted
- December 2024 – Project was presented to over a dozen City of Hamilton staff, including City Planning, Office of Climate Change Initiatives, Economic Development, Facilities and many others
- November 2025 – Project information mailout, including a letter to neighbouring landowners, residents, businesses and local organizations to provide an update on the Steelport Battery Project
Project Documents
Project Open House
Thank you for joining us on December 4, 2023 for our project open house. Meeting minutes are posted below. Please reach out to our project contact if you have any questions.
Have a question or comment about the project? Please write us a message here:
Project Contact:
Fariha Husain
Director, Project Development
fhusain@nrstor.com
Fariha Husain
Director, Project Development
fhusain@nrstor.com