Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE division will deliver a 408MWh AC battery energy storage system to Vena Energy for the Tailem Bend 3 project in South Australia.
The system, rated at 204MW/408MWh AC, will be supplied as a turnkey EPC solution in partnership with Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP). Nearly 100 SolBank 3.0 battery containers will be deployed for the installation, which is currently under construction and scheduled to begin operation in 2027.
Under a five-year Long Term Service Agreement, e-STORAGE will also oversee maintenance of the battery energy storage system. The project is designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration, building on Vena Energy’s established portfolio in the region.
“The Tailem Bend 3 BESS will be Vena Energy’s third energy storage project in Australia, underscoring our continued expansion of grid-supporting storage across the region,” said Owen Sela, head of Australia at Vena Energy. “This 408MWh system adds substantial storage capacity that will support South Australia’s world-leading renewable energy adoption, while aligning with our commitment to developing utility-scale renewable energy and storage assets that contribute to Australia’s clean energy transition.”
“The Tailem Bend 3 project marks the fourth battery energy storage system e-STORAGE is delivering in Australia,” said Colin Parkin, president of e-STORAGE. “With this addition, our Australian footprint now totals approximately 2GWh, including projects delivered and currently under construction.”
