Announced 20 July, BC Hydro and the province are launching a procurement process for a BESS project that will deliver “at least 100MW of battery storage capacity,” on Vancouver Island. Image: Pexels/ Luke Lawreszuk

Canadian electric utility BC Hydro and the province of British Columbia (BC) are advancing the first major batteray energy storage system (BESS) project in the province.

Announced 20 July, BC Hydro and the province are launching a procurement process for a BESS project that will deliver “at least 100MW of battery storage capacity,” on Vancouver Island.

On Thursday, 30 July 2026, BC Hydro said it will issue a request for supplier qualifications to identify and pre-qualify experienced companies capable of designing and delivering the project.

Based on a review of responses received to the request for supplier qualifications, a pool of respondents will be invited to participate in a request for proposals (RFP) expected this year.

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