Canadian Solar to supply two Texan battery projects

Canadian Solar has secured deals to supply 315 MWh of direct-current coupled BESS capacity to two projects in Texas.

The Sino-Canadian solar and energy storage company announced, on Dec. 12, 2024, it had secured the deal to supply 188 MWh of BESS capacity to the Gaia project, in Navarro County; and 127 MWh to the Midpoint site, in Hill County. Both projects, which will be commissioned by Canadian Solar, are due to be operational before October 2025.

The two BESS systems will require more than 60 SolBank battery containers, containing lithium ferro-phosphate cells and liquid cooling thermal management systems.

The energy storage equipment will be supplied by Canadian Solar’s e-Storage BESS business.

As part of the deal agreed with Annapolis-based developer Sunraycer Renewables, the latter will also buy up to 2 GWp of Canadian Solar’s PV modules.

Colin Parkin, president of e-Storage, said, “We are excited to strengthen our presence in Texas with the Gaia and Midpoint projects. These two battery energy storage installations represent a significant contribution to Texas’ growing renewable energy infrastructure, enhancing grid stability and supporting the state’s clean energy transition. With over 6 GWh of energy storage solutions implemented or under construction across the US, e-Storage remains dedicated to delivering innovative, high-performance energy storage systems that drive the integration of renewables and ensure long-term grid reliability.”