Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE Secures 95 MW/426 MWh Florida BESS Contract
CSIQ•e-STORAGE has signed a supply agreement with a Florida utility to deliver a 95 MW/426 MWh battery energy storage system slated for second-half 2027 installation and early-2028 commercial operation. The system will feature proprietary SolBank 3.0 battery packs and integrated power conversion and energy management systems produced in Canadian Solar’s facilities.
1. Supply Agreement Terms
e-STORAGE has entered into a contract with a Florida electric utility to supply a 95 MW/426 MWh DC battery energy storage system. The agreement covers delivery of SolBank 3.0 battery packs, power conversion systems and an energy management system, targeting peak dispatch to lower utility costs.
2. Project Timeline and Technology
Installation of the BESS is planned for second-half 2027, with commercial operation targeted for early 2028. All lithium-ion phosphate battery cells and SolBank packs will be manufactured at Canadian Solar’s facilities, ensuring full supply-chain visibility and compliance.
3. Strategic Market Expansion
This marks e-STORAGE’s first utility-scale project in Florida, a state experiencing rapid solar adoption and rising seasonal peak demand. The project deepens Canadian Solar’s U.S. storage footprint and showcases its integrated BESS capabilities for large-scale grid reliability enhancement.
