Boralex Hagersville BESS
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project Name | Boralex Hagersville BESS
Owner | Boralex
Client’s Name | Hydro One Networks Inc.
Location | Hagersville, ON
Date / Project Timeline / Delivery | November 2024 - October 2025
Market Sector | Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage
BACKGROUND (Pre-Project Commencement)
This project had ICONIC delivering a comprehensive, multi-phase scope of work supporting the construction and installation of a new substation. Throughout the project, ICONIC coordinated closely with the client, Hydro One, and the transmission line contractor to support the successful tie-in of the substation and completion of the required electrical infrastructure.
ACTION (ICONIC’s SCOPE & DELIVERY)
ICONIC’s scope included equipment installation, cabling, testing and support for commissioning. ICONIC installed the complete above-ground and below-ground grounding systems, including grounding for fences, structures and control buildings, and completed the erection, alignment and anchoring of structural components and major electrical equipment.
The scope included the installation of:
- MPTs
- CVTs
- PTs
- metering equipment
- breakers
- switches
- lightning arresters
- bus systems and connections
- incoming gantry towers
- lightning protection and shield wire systems.
ICONIC also installed and tested HV, LV and control cabling, including terminations and cable identification, along with conduits, cable trays and direct-buried trench components. A permanent backup service generator, associated enclosures and junction boxes were also installed, with ICONIC providing commissioning support.
RESULT/SOLUTION
ICONIC delivered a fully integrated substation installation, bringing together the grounding, structural, electrical, cabling and backup power components required to support the client’s new infrastructure. Through careful coordination with the client, Hydro One and the transmission line contractor, ICONIC supported the successful connection of the substation to the transmission system while ensuring equipment and systems were installed, tested and prepared for commissioning in accordance with project specifications. The completed work provided the client with a comprehensive substation solution designed to support safe, reliable and effective electrical operations.