The battery energy storage system (BESS) designer and manufacturer e-Storage, owned by Canadian Solar, announced it has battery supply agreements and long-term service agreements (LTSA) for two BESS projects developed by energy storage utility company Aypa Power, owned by investment firm Blackstone.
The agreements cover both the supply and commissioning of a 160MW/806MWh BESS in California, and a 200MW/998MWh BESS in Texas. Construction is expected to begin in Q3 2025, it said.
The company said the BESS projects will deploy with 370 units of the SolBank 3.0, which features lithium-ferro-phosphate (LFP) cells and supports DC power.
It also has an active balancing battery management system (BMS) and a liquid cooling system.
System maintenance and operation of the BESS will be overseen by e-Storage under two 20-year LTSAs.
The company claims the projects will strengthen grid resilience and support the integration of renewable energy in key US markets.
Colin Parkin, president, e-STORAGE, said: “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.”
Picture: Solbank 3.0
