Canadian Solar Inc. announced its subsidiary CSI Solar will deliver 1,200 MWh of energy storage solutions to Recurrent Energy’s Papago Storage project in Arizona.
The project will utilise e-STORAGE’s SolBank, which is a battery energy storage solution using 280Ah LFP cells designed and manufactured for utility-scale applications.
The battery packs are sealed to IP65, have active balancing BMS and liquid cooling to promote long, safe operation.
Construction is expected to begin in Q3 2024 and scheduled to commence commercial operation in Q2 2025. Once operational, Papago Storage will be one of the world’s largest standalone energy storage projects and the largest standalone energy storage project in Arizona.
Once operational, the project will dispatch enough power for approximately 244,000 homes for four hours every day.
e-STORAGE will supply and commission the entire Battery Energy Storage System by integrating the SolBank with battery inverters and controls. e-STORAGE will also offer operations and maintenance services and comprehensive performance guarantees under a 20-year long-term service agreement to the project.
Yan Zhuang, President of CSI Solar, said, “We are excited to provide battery storage solutions to one of the most significant energy storage projects globally. The SolBank, our proprietary battery storage product, offers best-in-market product safety and cost competitiveness, and this agreement demonstrates our ability to provide battery energy storage solutions at scale and on a timeline that our customers require.”
The contract is subject to final approval from the CSI Solar board of directors and shareholders.
