Boralex Commissions Sanjgon Energy Storage Project, Initially Tilbury, Its First Operational Storage Facility in North America

Executive Summary

• Boralex Inc. announced the commercial commissioning of the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage facility, its first operational battery storage project in North America (80 MW / 320 MWh).
• The project was developed with Walpole Island First Nation and includes a Community Benefit Agreement providing $1,000 per MW annually to the Municipality of Lakeshore.
• With Sanjgon online and Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park slated for commissioning soon, Boralex will reach 380 MW of installed storage capacity in Canada, positioning it as the country’s largest battery storage operator.

Key Details

• Facility Specs: 80 MW / 320 MWh capacity; 89 Tesla Megapack 2XL units delivering four hours of full‑power output.
• Location & Partnerships: Situated in Lakeshore, Ontario; developed jointly with Walpole Island First Nation; supported by a Community Benefit Agreement with the Municipality of Lakeshore ($1,000 per MW annually for project life).
• Strategic Significance: Marks a major milestone in Boralex’s 2030 Strategy and its expansion into large‑scale storage solutions.
• Future Capacity Build‑out: Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park expected to commission in the coming weeks; total Canadian storage capacity will rise to 380 MW, making Boralex the largest battery storage operator in Canada.
• Pipeline Projects: Additional storage projects under development, including the Oxford project slated to begin construction shortly.
• Regulatory Context: Selected through IESO’s Expedited Long‑Term Request for Proposals; supports Ontario’s Resource Adequacy Framework and grid reliability objectives.

Notable Quotes

• “The commissioning of the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage Park marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward a more flexible, resilient and affordable energy system.” – Patrick Decostre, President & CEO, Boralex
• “We are pleased to reach this major milestone for the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage facility and our community.” – Leela Thomas, Chief of Walpole Island First Nation

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant operational expansion that enhances Boralex’s market position, revenue potential, and stakeholder relationships).