About this webinar

Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly reshaping Canada’s electrical grid, enabling greater integration of wind and solar generation while improving reliability, flexibility, and capacity management. As projects scale into the 50 MW to 400+ MW range, engineers are increasingly tasked with designing complex, multi-layered systems that extend far beyond “batteries connected to the grid.”

This webinar provides a structured, engineering-focused introduction to utility-scale BESS integration with high-voltage substations. Participants will explore the full electrical architecture of grid-connected storage systems—from battery enclosures and power conversion systems to 34.5 kV collection networks, protection and control systems, and HV substation interfaces. Through practical design walkthroughs and single-line diagram development, the session demystifies how large-scale storage systems are engineered, interconnected, and optimised for real-world grid applications across Canadian interconnection environments.

Key Topics Discussed:

Growth of utility-scale BESS in Canadian power systems
Role of BESS in renewable integration and grid stability
Overview of system architecture from battery to grid interconnection
Battery enclosures, PCS (power conversion systems), and MV transformers
34.5 kV medium-voltage collector system design principles
Aggregation of distributed battery units into collection systems
BESS collection substation design and functionality
HV/MV substation interface with transmission networks
System sizing: MW (power) vs MWh (energy) design considerations
Electrical protection, control, and grid compliance requirements
Thermal management and fire protection system integration
Site layout design: spacing, access, and safety constraints
Single-line diagram development for utility-scale BESS projects
Variations across standalone, hybrid, and provincial interconnection projects

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INSTRUCTOR

Igor Bozic•Senior Engineering Professional | P.Eng. | LEED AP | Electrical & Power Systems Specialist

Igor Bozic is a senior engineering professional with extensive experience in electrical engineering, power systems design, and infrastructure projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) ...

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