Canadian Solar Inc. says e-STORAGE, which is part of the company's majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., has been awarded a supply and integration contract for 500 MW / 1,170 MWh DC of energy storage solutions for its Coalburn 1 Project, in Scotland, UK, by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Flagship Funds. The Coalburn 1 project is set to become the largest battery storage project in the UK and is scheduled for installation by the first quarter of 2025.
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, commented, "We are honored to work with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Flagship Funds to implement the largest energy storage project in the UK. With this project, e-STORAGE will be delivering nearly 2 GWh DC of energy storage to the UK market alone. We are excited to support the UK's drive for the efficient delivery of renewable energy, fostering resilience to future climate change, while helping reduce energy costs for consumers."
e-STORAGE will deliver its proprietary SolBank battery energy storage systems and provide full integration, commissioning, and long-term operational services for the project. SolBank is a self-manufactured battery designed for utility-scale applications.
It is based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and engineered with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. The battery incorporates LFP cells, efficient liquid cooling systems, and multi-level fire safety management systems. It also includes state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. Additionally, the active cell balancing system ensures safe operation and optimized system efficiency and overall performance.