Hybrid Integration Project

The related Enabling Resources Program will produce an integrated plan that will outline the sequencing, timing and scope of activities to be undertaken by the IESO to enable existing electricity resources to provide electricity system services in the renewed Ontario wholesale market that they cannot, or cannot fully, currently provide. Market integration of hybrid storage-generation resources has been identified as a priority project under the umbrella of projects within the Enabling Resources initiative.

This Hybrid Integration Project engagement will identify participation model(s) to enable hybrid resources in the IESO-administered markets (IAMs) and have the capability to support Ontario’s future system needs. The changes will be implemented after the implementation of the Market Renewal Project.

The IESO encourages all interested parties to participate in this engagement. The IESO anticipates that this initiative will be of particular interest to current and prospective market participants and resource developers, specifically storage, wind and solar. To be added to the email list for communications related to this engagement or to submit comments and enquiries, please email engagement@ieso.ca.

Related Information

Draft Engagement Plan (Revised June 2, 2021)

EPOR-E Report: IESO Participation Requirements, and Misalignments with Models of Participation

Energy Storage Design Project Long-Term Design Vision

Related Engagements

Enabling Resources Program

DER Roadmap

Innovation and Sector Evolution White Paper Series

Schedule of Activities

Anticipated timing for this engagement is presented below.

 

Date Engagement Activity Expected Actions

September 21, 2021

The Enabling Resources Program session will begin with an update on the next steps of the draft Enabling Resources work plan. The IESO will then present the Foundational Participation Models for Hybrid resources, discuss the evaluation criteria for these participation models, share potential risks, and seek stakeholder feedback.

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's September stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

July 14, 2021

Deadline for stakeholder feedback on topics presented at the June 23rd webinar: Hybrid Pairings and Draft questions for Hybrid Vision Phase.

August 24, 2021: IESO response to stakeholder feedback

  

June 23, 2021

 

Stakeholder webinar:

  • The IESO will provide stakeholders with a project update and address feedback received following the April meeting. At this meeting the IESO will share and seek feedback on the fundamental Hybrid Integration Vision questions, as well as present information on the hybrid work conducted by Berkley Labs and provide an update on the research work at the Minto Flywheel facility.
  • Presentation
  • Feedback form

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's June stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

May 12, 2021

Deadline for stakeholder feedback on materials presented at the April 21 webinar.

June 9, 2021: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback

  

April 21, 2021

Engagement webinar:

  • IESO to share and seek feedback on the proposed schedule and scope of activities and draft definitions for co-located and hybrid facilities
  • Presentation
  • Feedback form

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's April stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

April 1, 2021

Engagement Launched