{"id":932,"date":"2025-12-03T05:52:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.esplaza.com.cn\/?p=932"},"modified":"2025-12-03T05:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:52:24","slug":"ellisdon-partners-with-cache-power-for-canadas-first-compressed-air-storage-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.esplaza.com.cn\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/ellisdon-partners-with-cache-power-for-canadas-first-compressed-air-storage-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"EllisDon Partners with Cache Power for Canada\u2019s First Compressed Air Storage Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mississauga, ON, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon has partnered with Cache Power to deliver Canada\u2019s first commercial scale Compressed Air Energy Storage (\u201cCAES\u201d) facility in Northeast Alberta; a groundbreaking project that will set a new benchmark for long-duration energy storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The storage facility will be built in two phases and strategically positioned beside the Marguerite Lake substation to maximize efficiency and grid integration. CAES offers a cost-effective, long duration solution essential for managing renewable, intermittent energy sources. This technology will play a critical role in stabilizing Alberta\u2019s grid and advancing both provincial and national commitments to a net-zero electricity future.  The project has received all major regulatory approvals, with early construction to begin in Q4 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEllisDon is proud to invest in and partner with Cache Power on Canada\u2019s first commercial scale Compressed Air Energy Storage facility,\u201d said Joey Comeau, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Capital, EllisDon. \u201cThis project proves the confidence EllisDon and the market have in long-duration storage as a cornerstone of a reliable, low-carbon energy future. With a multi-phase design, the project aims to shine a spotlight on renewable energy while creating strong project economics for future partners and investors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on Siemens Energy technology, CAES is a mature and proven technology solution, capable of providing ultra-long-duration energy storage (48 hours) at a lower capital cost compared to other storage technologies. No comparable storage project of this size and duration exists in Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EllisDon is looking forward to working with Siemens Energy and growing our relationship through the implementation of the Marguerite Lake CAES Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis partnership is an important step toward storing and re-using energy reliably and responsibly. CAES is a mature\u2014though not yet widely adopted\u2014 technology built on high-quality, long-proven components like our compressors, turbines, and generators. We are proud to partner with EllisDon who shares our pioneering mindset. Together, we will turn innovation into reliable daily performance,\u201d said Tobias Panse, Senior Vice President, Industrial Steam Turbines & Generators, Siemens Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlberta is setting the pace for Canada\u2019s clean energy future and commitment to encourage renewable energy growth in the province,\u201d said David McFarlane, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Construction, Western Canada, EllisDon. \u201cTogether with our partners, we\u2019re building a resilient, low-carbon energy system that creates lasting economic and social value for local communities and Indigenous partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facility will store up to 48 hours of energy by compressing air using surplus electricity from the grid and storing it in underground solution-mined salt caverns. During periods of higher demand, the air is released and mixed with natural gas to generate heat, allowing it to expand and drive turbines to generate electricity.  The system can blend up to 75% hydrogen with natural gas, with a pathway to full hydrogen use, supporting Canada\u2019s net-zero goals. Babcock & Wilcox have partnered on engineering the potential hydrogen facility addition, utilizing its BrightLoopTM<\/sup> technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is committed to delivering economic and social benefits to local communities and Indigenous Partners.  Cold Lake First Nations has taken an active role in the development of the project and is expected to participate as a partner with Cache Power Corp in the project and operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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