St John s Energy Storage Battery

How much energy can Saint John energy store?

“We can store upwards of 12 megawatt hours, which is about equivalent to 3,100 homes for about two hours,” Andrew Ahearn, engineering manager with Saint John Energy, said in a recent interview. The trio of batteries, which arrived on Sept. 8, are not the utility’s first foray into energy storage.

How many Tesla batteries does Saint John energy have?

The electric utility is currently installing three Tesla Megapack batteries at its Somerset Street substation. “We can store upwards of 12 megawatt hours, which is about equivalent to 3,100 homes for about two hours,” Andrew Ahearn, engineering manager with Saint John Energy, said in a recent interview.

Why did Saint John energy add a battery storage site at Burchill?

Saint John Energy decided to add a battery storage site at Burchill partly due to the success the company has seen with their first Megapack project. Installed in 2020, the company was expecting to see large savings, and the Megapacks delivered just that, with Saint John Energy saving over $109,000 in the first year of operation.

Can Saint John energy save money?

Saint John Energy can also store electricity at times of low demand and use it during peaks in the summer and winter months, helping to save money and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Ahearn said the new batteries should be installed and connected to the grid by January — just in time for the coldest winter months.

Who is Saint John energy?

A self-described weather geek who wakes up way before the sun to keep you informed. Saint John Energy will soon have the largest battery capacity of any electric utility in Eastern Canada. The e

What is St John's battery known for?

It is sometimes described as an outport within the city of St. John's and is noted for its steep slopes, and colourful houses. The Battery has been the site, over the centuries, for gun emplacements (batteries), such as Fort Waldegrave, for the defence of St. John's Harbour, including during both World Wars.