e-STORAGE, an energy storage systems provider and subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has secured agreements to supply 1.8 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for two projects being developed by Aypa Power in the US.
The agreements involve the supply and installation of a 160MW AC/806 megawatt hours (MWh) DC (direct current-coupled) BESS in California and a 200MW AC/998MWh DC BESS in Texas.
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These projects will boost grid resilience and aid in the integration of renewable energy into vital US markets. Construction of the facilities is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
e-STORAGE will also manage system maintenance and operations under a 20-year long-term service agreement (LTSA) for these projects.
The company will deploy 370 SolBank 3.0 units for the projects.
The SolBank 3.0 is equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery technology, an advanced battery management system with active balancing and liquid cooling to enhance safety and performance.
e-STORAGE president Colin Parkin stated: “We are proud to support Aypa Power in delivering utility-scale energy storage projects that will play a pivotal role in enhancing grid flexibility and reliability. Our SolBank technology is designed to provide safe, high-performance energy storage solutions that meet the growing demands of the market.
“These projects highlight the increasing role of battery storage in stabilising renewable energy supply, and we remain committed to driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”
In addition to the US projects, e-STORAGE has also signed contracts to deliver 2GWh of BESS to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for projects in Scotland.
The contract involves Coalburn 2 in South Lanarkshire and Devilla in Fife.
e-STORAGE will deploy 450 units SolBank 3.0 battery containers for the two projects.
