Boralex and Walpole Island First Nation Celebrate the Inauguration of the Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage Facility, Initially Tilbury

We came together to celebrate not only the opening of this new facility, which will help strengthen Ontario’s electricity system, but also the strong partnership between Walpole Island First Nation and Boralex. Sanjgon reflects the hard work, collaboration, and shared commitment that brought us here, and today is an important moment to recognize what we have built together.

It was a great day for Lakeshore and our communities. We are proud to celebrate the Sanjgon project and the collaboration that has made it possible. Thank you to Walpole Island First Nation and Boralex for their hard work and dedication in making this facility a reality.

This partnership proves Ontario isn’t just planning for the future, we’re building it,  Ontario's Integrated Energy Plan is advancing the largest storage expansion in Canada, delivering more power, faster to support families and businesses. Ontario approved this project in partnership with First Nations to ensure we squarely meet growing demand with reliable and clean power.

The Sanjgon Battery Energy Storage Facility demonstrates the Independent Electricity System Operator’s commitment to competitively procuring cost-effective resources that keep Ontario’s electricity system reliable and affordable. Developed through a partnership between Walpole Island First Nation and Boralex, this project demonstrates how collaboration among Indigenous communities, municipalities, private industry and government strengthens Ontario’s grid and supports economic growth in the Province. 

Today’s inauguration is a moment to recognize what Sanjgon represents beyond the asset itself. Energy storage will play an increasingly important role in supporting a reliable and resilient electricity system. Through this project and its leading role in Canadian storage, Boralex is actively shaping the energy infrastructure of tomorrow, translating its forwardlooking strategy into concrete solutions that strengthen Ontario’s power system over the long term.

Today is a moment to celebrate the people and partnerships that made Sanjgon possible. From development through operations, this project was built on trust, collaboration and a shared long‑term vision with Walpole Island First Nation and the Municipality of Lakeshore. Being a partner of choice means staying committed well beyond construction, and that’s exactly what this inauguration represents.