Canadian Solar to build a battery storage system for Texas project (NASDAQ:CSIQ) - Seeking Alpha

Canadian Solar to build a battery storage system for Texas project (NASDAQ:CSIQ) | Seeking Alpha
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Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) said Tuesday it secured a contract from Aypa Power to deliver a 498 MWh DC standalone battery energy storage system for Aypa's Bypass Project in Texas; financial details were not disclosed.

The Bypass Project, which will support the growing energy demand of the greater Houston area, will utilize 106 units of Canadian Solar's ( CSIQ) SolBank 3.0 battery energy storage solution, to be paired with 65 power conversion systems and controllers.

Each SolBank battery delivers 5 MWh of energy capacity in a standardized container, featuring high-density lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry battery cells, an active balancing battery management system, and a liquid cooling thermal management system to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

The company said it will continue to provide ongoing operational support for the project under a long-term service agreement; the Bypass Project is scheduled for completion in Q3, 2025.

On Monday, Canadian Solar ( CSIQ) said it secured a contract from Nova Scotia Power to develop flagship energy storage projects across three locations in the province; financial details were not provided.

The projects, totaling 150 MW and 705 MWh DC, will play a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and support Nova Scotia's transition to cleaner energy; construction will be completed by year-end 2026, but the first site is expected to become operational in 2025.