THOROLD DATA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT SUMMARY
In 2021, Red Jar designed, developed, and constructed a 100,000 square-foot, non-critical data centre facility dedicated to high-uptime mining operations, transmission connected to the Ontario grid at 230kV. The facility energized that same year and scaled to 80MW of operating capacity, within a total approved capacity of 146MW.
On May 10, 2024, Red Jar announced the sale of the facility to a strategic buyer in the industry.
THE IMPACT
The Red Jar team revitalized aging electrical infrastructure and implemented advanced controls and metering systems. These improvements enabled real-time energy management and allowed the site to respond quickly and efficiently to grid needs.
A strong emphasis was placed on reusing and recycling energy assets, through the innovative repurposing of existing on-site infrastructure. The project also created new revenue opportunities for the electricity system through the use of existing transmission assets, provided enhanced grid flexibility, and generated local jobs.
The team also navigated complex regulatory channels to secure the right to draw power up to the full capacity of the transmission line. Advanced energy management strategies, such as strategic curtailment strategies and participation in Capacity Auction and Operating Reserve Markets, positioned the facility as a model for efficient, grid responsive energy solutions.
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