Canada’s clean energy transition is accelerating, and Canadian energy storage is quickly becoming a cornerstone of that shift. A new report from Energy Storage Canada (ESC) highlights how the country is on track to deploy 8 to 12 GW of Canadian energy storage capacity by 2035—a critical milestone in achieving national climate and grid reliability goals.
The ESC outlook describes Canadian energy storage as essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035. Large-scale battery systems, paired with renewable resources like wind and solar panels, will be necessary to balance supply and demand. Without major advances in Canadian energy storage, decarbonizing the grid will be far more difficult.
Looking ahead, the ESC envisions Canadian energy storage capacity reaching between 20 and 40 GW by 2050. This would involve a mix of short-duration and long-duration storage solutions, from advanced lithium-ion batteries to emerging technologies capable of delivering power over days rather than hours. To reach that scale, the report calls for clear procurement roadmaps, streamlined permitting, and updated market rules that allow storage to deliver multiple services to the grid.
In short, energy storage is no longer a side player—it is the backbone of the future grid. By enabling flexibility, reliability, and decarbonization, it is set to power Canada’s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system.
Battery technology is advancing everyday. Energy storage solutions can now reliably power large industrial businesses with ease. Canadian commercial properties have the ability to choose from a variety of storage options that can safely and efficiently power their buildings.
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