Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE, a division of the majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar, has signed contracts to deliver 2 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for two significant projects in Scotland.
The projects, Coalburn 2 and Devilla, are set to enhance grid stability and support the UK's transition to clean energy.
The contracts will see e-STORAGE provide 450 SolBank 3.0 battery containers for the Coalburn 2 project in South Lanarkshire and the Devilla project in Fife.
Both sites will begin construction in 2027, with each offering a two-hour energy storage dispatch capability.
The energy storage systems from e-STORAGE will be integral to the long-term performance and operational management of the projects, under a service agreement with CIP.
The combined 2GWh capacity will supply enough energy to power around 250,000 UK homes for one day.
The projects will play a crucial role in stabilising the grid and reducing carbon emissions. Together, they are expected to reduce 4.57Mt of CO₂ emissions over their lifetime, contributing significantly to the fight against climate change.
CIP partner Nischal Agarwal stated: “CIP's latest investments in Scottish battery energy storage will support the UK's pursuit of a clean power system by 2030 and delivering a net zero carbon economy by 2050.
“Well-located battery storage, such as our Coalburn and Devilla projects, enhance energy security, provide the grid with much-needed flexibility and enable low-cost renewables to be deployed faster.”
In addition to supporting the transmission of renewable energy and offshore wind generation, the projects will incorporate environmental initiatives such as tree planting and habitat creation to promote biodiversity.
e-STORAGE president Colin Parkin stated: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, as they solidify their position as one of the UK's largest battery storage investors, leading the way with these groundbreaking projects, the largest of their kind in Europe.
“The Coalburn 2 and Devilla batteries represent a transformative energy milestone for Scotland and the UK. e-STORAGE will be delivering 2GWh of energy storage capacity which will enhance grid stability, reduce network constraints and unlock the potential of offshore wind energy.”
