Progress at the Whitehorse Grid-Scale Battery Storage System Site

Progress is being made at the site of our new grid-scale battery storage system in Whitehorse. Almost all major equipment and infrastructure is now installed on location, except for the batteries which are expected to arrive early in 2025. This includes the transformers, inverters, containers for the batteries, and an e-house that will serve as the control building for the system. Crews are currently on-site testing and commissioning the installed equipment. 

Since Yukon Energy’s last update, there have been some changes to the project timeline, as our contractor is experiencing delays in obtaining certifications that are needed to bring equipment that is on site into service. We look forward to sharing updates as we revise our work schedule in the new year. 

Our new battery-storage system is designed for operation in subarctic conditions and as part of a small, isolated electricity grid. Once complete, it will be the first of its kind in the Yukon and the largest grid-scale battery storage system in Northern Canada.  

With a new battery storage system on our grid, we can store extra electricity when there’s low demand for it and then use it when demand increases. This will help us meet peak demands in the winter and restore power outages faster, as the system can be turned on at the flip of a switch.  

The battery storage system will also play a role in supporting grid reliability and the safe integration of intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar. This project remains a key part of our efforts to build a more robust and resilient electricity system.  

Learn more about the grid-scale battery storage system here.