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First Nation Leads Battery Storage Push | Winnipeg News
Waywayseecappo First Nation is launching a bold new energy initiative with a former national chief and a tech giant to tackle Manitoba’s looming power crisis—by building one gigawatt-hour of battery storage. As demand could double in two decades and the province lacks any large-scale storage, this alliance aims to stabilize rates, support winter peaks, and integrate with wind and solar. With a silent investor on board and sites eyed near Brandon and reserve lands, the project could become a model for grid resilience—offering economic opportunity while avoiding the pitfalls of traditional…
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