RIGS Energy Atlantic
Grid Support Facility
Powering a Cleaner, More Reliable Energy Future
Supports wind
and solar
Stabilizes the
electric grid
Keeps electricity
costs down
Provides reliable
power in 2028
What is RIGS
Energy Atlantic?
The RIGS (Renewables Integration Grid Security) Energy Atlantic project is an electricity grid support facility and dispatchable power generation solution for New Brunswick. Developed by PROENERGY, this facility will help to meet growing energy demand while transitioning toward a net-zero electric grid. It will use aeroderivative turbines paired with advanced synchronous condensing technology. This technology serves as a ‘shock absorber’ for the electricity grid – smoothing the effects of sudden changes in wind and solar generation output. It will also deliver up to 500 megawatts (MW) of essential backup support for wind and solar energy. The facility is expected to begin operation in late 2028.
Local Power, Shared Benefits
Transition- Focused
- Supports wind and solar energy integration
- Reduces emissions compared to legacy coal- and oil-fired energy
Always
Reliable
- Provides critical backup during high-demand periods
- Balances the electric grid and reduces the risk of blackouts
Cost-
Effective
- Reduces reliance on often-expensive imported energy
- Manages peak demand efficiently
- Smooths sudden changes in wind and solar output