Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Storage, Microgrids, Solar - December 18, 2024
City of Edmundston Adds Solar, BESS
The City of Edmundston, Brunswick, announced the addition of rooftop solar installation and a battery energy storage system (BESS).
The city worked with Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, which also launched the SOLSTICE microgrid project, a renewable energy initiative developed in collaboration with the City of Edmundston and in partnership with Edmundston Energy.
This project will supply the city with reliable, sustainable energy and lower its carbon footprint. SOLSTICE features a 1-MW solar capacity combined with a 2-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), specifically designed to enhance grid resilience and meet peak energy demands. The microgrid will be installed on the roofs of the Jean-Daigle Centre and the Sports Pavilion.
Construction has already begun on the project, which supports Edmundston’s 2024-2028 Environmental Action Plan and strengthens its leadership in the Atlantic region’s sustainable energy efforts. Once operational, the microgrid is designed to offset approximately 360 metric tons of CO2 annually and ensure backup power to essential community facilities like the Sports Pavilion, which serves as an emergency response center.
“This project involves and will greatly impact the community. Many local entrepreneurs have been hired to work on the project, which will be a learning incubator for students from the Cité-des-jeunes A.-M.-Sormany, UMCE and CCNB programs,” said Mayor of the City of Edmundston Eric Marquis in a statement. “We are very grateful to our provincial and federal partners for their contribution and their constant collaboration, which allows us to take this step in a very important project for the City of Edmundston.”
Valued at $8 million, SOLSTICE integrates seamlessly with the city’s energy management systems, reducing dependence on traditional power sources and providing capacity to manage peak demands.
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