Prince Edward Island launches REOI to explore 10–50 MW of battery energy storage, strengthening grid reliability and enabling greater renewable energy integration
Ottawa, March 24, 2026—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes Prince Edward Island’s new call for battery energy storage, an important step to strengthen the province’s grid and advance its clean energy future.
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) seeks information on the potential development of between 10 and 50 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity. The proposed project may be distributed across multiple sites and is expected to provide between four and eight hours of backup power.
“Energy storage will play a critical role in enabling Prince Edward Island to integrate more renewable energy while maintaining a reliable and resilient electricity system,” said Jean Habel, Senior Director of Policy for Quebec and Atlantic Canada at CanREA. “We are encouraged to see P.E.I. taking proactive steps to explore how battery energy storage can deliver capacity and grid services at the lowest achievable cost.”
With demand for electricity growing faster than it has in decades, battery energy storage systems are increasingly recognized as essential infrastructure. They help balance supply and demand, support grid stability and expand access to affordable, reliable and clean electricity.
“This REOI is a strong signal to the market that Prince Edward Island is preparing for the next phase of its energy transition,” said Eddie Oldfield, Director of Policy for the Maritimes at CanREA. “By engaging industry early, the province is positioning itself to attract investment, innovation and competitive solutions that will benefit residents.”
The REOI will help inform future procurement decisions by identifying available technologies, project configurations and delivery models that can meet the province’s needs. Submissions are due by April 23 at 2:00 p.m. ADT.
CanREA looks forward to continued collaboration with the Government of Prince Edward Island and PEI Energy Corporation to support the deployment of energy storage and other renewable energy solutions across the province.
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“Energy storage will play a critical role in enabling Prince Edward Island to integrate more renewable energy while maintaining a reliable and resilient electricity system. We are encouraged to see P.E.I. taking proactive steps to explore how battery energy storage can deliver capacity and grid services at the lowest achievable cost.”
— Jean Habel, Senior Director of Policy for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Canadian Renewable Energy Association
“This REOI is a strong signal to the market that Prince Edward Island is preparing for the next phase of its energy transition. By engaging industry early, the province is positioning itself to attract investment, innovation and competitive solutions that will benefit residents.”
—Eddie Oldfield, Director of Policy for the Maritimes, Canadian Renewable Energy Association
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