Canadian Solar To Deliver 960 MWh ESS In Australia

Canadian Solar has announced that e-STORAGE, a part of its subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). This agreement, made through CIP’s fifth fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, is for the delivery of a 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system in Summerfield, South Australia. e-STORAGE, a global provider of energy storage solutions, will deliver turnkey EPC services, including the supply and integration of over 200 SolBank 3.0 battery containers.

Construction of the Summerfield project is expected to begin in 2025, making it one of South Australia’s large battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

BESS Project

Under a long-term service agreement with CIP, e-STORAGE will also support the long-term performance and operational management of the projects. e-STORAGE has a strong and experienced project delivery team in Australia, with several BESS projects already delivered or under construction.

Located in Murraylands, 55 kilometers east of Adelaide near Mannum, the project will support the South Australian Government’s target of 100% net renewable energy by 2027 by storing excess wind and solar energy generated during the day and supplying renewable power during peak demand periods.

Jørn Hammer, Partner and Head of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Australia, said, “This is a significant milestone for the Summerfield project and CIP’s broader renewable energy pipeline in Australia. Australia needs large-scale battery energy storage solutions to stabilize the grid and deliver affordable power to homes and businesses when needed most. We are proud to work with Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to support the South Australian Government’s 100% renewable energy ambitions.”

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, “We are honored to be selected by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the Summerfield project, a testament to e-STORAGE’s proprietary cutting-edge battery technology and our strong execution capabilities. This project will make a significant contribution to South Australia’s target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2027. With over 1.5 GWh of BESS under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE continues to establish itself as a leading product and service supplier in the region.”