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Canadian power producer Northland Power has brought its 80 MW / 160 MWh Jurassic battery energy storage system (BESS) in Alberta into commercial operation. According to the company’s 29 September 2026 announcement, the project – Alberta’s largest battery storage facility – was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Full capacity contracted for 15 years
Northland Power said 100% of the facility’s capacity is contracted under a 15-year offtake agreement, giving the asset a long-term revenue base from its first day of operation. Construction was completed with zero lost-time incidents across nearly 75,000 work hours.
“Exceptional project execution”
Christine Healy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northland Power, said Jurassic BESS highlights the company’s exceptional project execution and multi-technology capabilities, and its ability to deliver energy infrastructure safely, efficiently and as planned.
Toronto-based Northland Power has 3.6 GW of gross operating capacity, 2.4 GW under construction and a development pipeline of about 8 GW.
Poland storage financing follows
One day later, on 30 September 2026, Northland announced it had closed PLN 500 million (CAD 185 million) of project financing for two battery storage projects in Poland – the 200 MW / 800 MWh Mieczysławów and 100 MW / 400 MWh Kamionka facilities, together 300 MW / 1.2 GWh. The projects also receive PLN 280 million in grants from Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management and are scheduled to start commercial operation in 2028.
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- Northland Power, “Northland Power Brings Alberta’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Online Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget”, press release, 29.09.2026 – northlandpower.com
- Northland Power, “Northland Power Closes Financing for Two Battery Storage Projects in Poland”, press release, 30.09.2026 – northlandpower.com
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