Walpole Island First Nation partnership leads launch of Sanjgon energy storage project near Tilbury – Sydenham Current
January 9, 2026
A large-scale battery energy storage facility developed in partnership with Walpole Island First Nation has officially entered service in the Municipality of Lakeshore, marking a first for renewable energy company Boralex in North America.
Formerly known as the Tilbury Battery Storage Project, the facility has been renamed the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage project following collaboration with Walpole Island First Nation. The name “Sanjgon,” drawn from the Nishnaabemwin language, reflects traditional storage practices used by families of the Nation.
Boralex inc. announced Jan. 6 that the 80-megawatt, 320-megawatt-hour facility is now commercially commissioned, making it the company’s first operational energy storage site in North America. The project is located in Lakeshore and was developed through a joint approach with Walpole Island First Nation.
