Moment Energy is a British Columbia-based energy storage company that develops long duration battery systems designed to store renewable electricity and deliver it to the grid when demand increases or when generation declines. The company focuses on repurposed and grid scale battery solutions that support utilities, developers and commercial operators seeking dependable energy storage that works alongside wind and solar installations. By providing storage that can operate for extended periods, Moment Energy helps utilities manage fluctuations in supply while maintaining service for homes and businesses.
Electricity systems across North America are adding more renewable generation as solar and wind capacity expands. While these resources reduce carbon emissions, they produce power only when weather conditions allow, which creates timing gaps between generation and customer demand. Storage systems fill those gaps by capturing excess electricity during high output periods and releasing it later when consumption increases. Long duration storage extends that capability across many hours, offering grid operators additional flexibility during evenings, periods of low wind, or times of high demand.
Supporting Renewable Integration
Moment Energy designs its storage platforms to integrate with existing grid infrastructure so that utilities can deploy systems without replacing transmission networks or distribution equipment. These battery installations can connect at substations, renewable energy facilities or near load centers where demand is strongest. Once installed, the systems charge during periods of surplus generation and discharge when grid operators request additional power, supporting overall stability.
Long duration storage differs from short term battery systems because it can provide electricity for extended periods rather than only for a few hours. This extended capability allows grids to manage longer intervals of reduced renewable output. By holding energy until it is required, storage reduces reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants that typically operate during short periods of high demand and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Utilities that incorporate storage assets into their portfolios gain tools for balancing supply and demand. When solar production peaks during midday hours, excess electricity can flow into batteries rather than being curtailed. Later, during evening hours when demand rises, the stored energy can return to the grid. This pattern improves the use of renewable generation and can reduce overall system costs by lowering dependence on high priced generation during peak periods.
Repurposed Battery Systems and Innovation
Moment Energy has developed expertise in repurposing batteries for second life applications, which extends the useful lifespan of energy storage components. By evaluating and integrating batteries that still retain functional capacity, the company creates storage systems that support grid operations while making efficient use of materials. This model contributes to resource management and can lower project costs compared with systems built entirely from new components.
Repurposed batteries undergo testing, certification and system integration before deployment. The company evaluates performance metrics such as capacity retention, thermal behavior and operational stability to ensure each installation meets grid standards. Through this process, Moment Energy provides utilities and developers with storage assets that can participate in energy markets, capacity programs and ancillary service platforms where reliability and responsiveness are essential.
The systems can also support microgrids and distributed energy projects that require local energy resilience. In these settings, storage can work with rooftop solar arrays, community solar installations or other renewable resources to maintain electricity during outages or peak periods. By pairing storage with generation assets, operators can manage internal energy needs while interacting with the broader grid.
Deployment and Project Partnerships
Energy storage projects require coordination among utilities, developers, regulators and financiers. Moment Energy collaborates with project partners to design systems that align with site requirements, interconnection rules and contractual agreements. These collaborations help ensure installations meet operational expectations while supporting grid reliability goals.
Financing structures for storage projects often involve long term contracts or participation in utility procurement programs. By securing agreements that define performance expectations and revenue streams, developers can move forward with construction and installation. Once deployed, storage systems operate according to dispatch instructions from grid operators or facility managers, delivering power when demand rises or when renewable generation declines.
Storage projects can vary in size depending on regional needs. Some installations serve single facilities such as commercial buildings or industrial operations, while others provide grid scale capacity capable of serving thousands of households. Moment Energy’s systems are adaptable to different project scales, allowing deployment across diverse environments from urban substations to remote renewable energy sites.
Economic and Grid Benefits
Long duration storage supports grid efficiency by reducing curtailment of renewable energy and decreasing reliance on fossil fuel generation during peak demand periods. When storage captures excess wind or solar power, that energy becomes available for later use, which increases the overall value of renewable investments. This process also supports lower emissions from electricity generation because stored renewable energy can replace higher emitting resources.
For customers, storage can contribute to grid stability and help prevent service interruptions during extreme weather or periods of high demand. As electricity consumption grows across residential, commercial and industrial sectors, grid operators require additional flexibility to maintain balance. Storage assets provide that flexibility by responding quickly to dispatch signals and delivering power when needed.
Regulatory environments across several jurisdictions now recognize the value of energy storage in meeting reliability and decarbonization targets. Policy frameworks that allow storage to participate in capacity markets, energy arbitrage programs and ancillary services create opportunities for deployment. Moment Energy works within these frameworks to align its systems with regional standards and market requirements.
Manufacturing and Growth
As demand for storage increases, manufacturing capacity and system design play important roles in scaling deployment. Moment Energy develops its solutions with attention to safety standards, durability and performance monitoring so that installations can operate across long service periods. Testing procedures verify system readiness before commercial operation begins, and ongoing monitoring supports performance tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
The company’s growth reflects broader interest in long duration storage as utilities expand renewable portfolios. By providing systems that integrate with grid infrastructure and support extended discharge periods, Moment Energy contributes to energy planning strategies that accommodate higher levels of wind and solar generation. Storage assets such as those developed by the company allow grid operators to manage variability while continuing to meet customer demand.
Building a Flexible Energy Future
Energy systems are evolving as regions pursue lower carbon generation and greater integration of renewable resources. Long duration storage serves as one of the tools that enables this transition by capturing surplus electricity and delivering it when required. Through partnerships with utilities, developers and commercial operators, Moment Energy deploys battery systems that support grid reliability and renewable utilization.
As storage capacity expands across North America, technologies that provide extended discharge capability will play a growing role in energy planning. Moment Energy’s focus on long duration solutions positions the company to contribute to projects that require dependable electricity across varied operating conditions. By storing renewable power and returning it to the grid during peak demand, the company helps utilities and communities make more effective use of clean generation resources while maintaining consistent service for customers.
Edward Chiang, Co-Founder & CEO, Moment Energy
