Essex Powerlines is proud to have partnered with Rodan Energy Solutions, an energy management firm based in Mississauga, as part of PowerShare, North America’s first fully integrated Distribution System Operator (DSO) project.
Ontario’s energy needs are expected to grow 75% by 2050. By diversifying and expanding our network of energy sources, Ontario can prepare for this growth. Created in 2022 by Essex Powerlines, with the support of the IESO and OEB, PowerShare manages and integrates new sources of energy, known as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), into the local and provincial grid. It adjusts and manages energy flow from these sources to match demand.
PowerShare taps into DERs to meet local and provincial energy needs. DERs are not owned by PowerShare, or any LDC. They usually take the form of solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage owned by residents or businesses. DER owners will sell their excess electricity back to the grid, creating a flexible network that can be adjusted on the fly.
By addressing constraints on the local distribution network and potentially reducing provincial energy needs, PowerShare will boost efficiency of existing assets & infrastructure, potentially deferring electricity rate increases.
Rodan Energy Solutions specializes in DER management and will help PowerShare optimize their network.
To learn more about PowerShare, visit their website: https://powershare.energy/