P.E.I. Battery Option Proposed as Cheaper Alternative to Maritime Electric's Diesel Turbines
ENERGY STORAGE
A national group claims a battery energy storage option in Prince Edward Island would be more cost-effective than Maritime Electric's diesel turbine proposal. Maritime Electric plans to install two refurbished diesel turbines at the former Charlottetown generating station to meet growing electricity demand, which is projected to exceed the grid's reliable capacity.

Feb 11, 2026, 6:12 AM