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e-STORAGE, the energy storage solutions arm of Canadian Solar Inc., and Sunraycer, a developer, owner, and operator of clean energy power sites, have entered into agreements for the supply and long-term servicing of two standalone battery energy storage projects totaling 503 megawatt-hours (MWh) DC in Franklin County, Texas.

The projects, collectively referred to as the Lupinus projects, are being developed by Sunraycer and include two facilities: Lupinus 1, a 202 MWh battery energy storage system expected to begin construction in the first quarter of 2027 and reach commercial operation in the third quarter of 2027, and Lupinus 2, a 301 MWh facility scheduled to start construction in the third quarter of 2026 and enter commercial operation in the second quarter of 2027.

Under the agreements, e-STORAGE will supply its SolBank 3.0 battery energy storage system and provide 10 years of long-term services, including performance optimization and operational support. The battery cells integrated into the system are manufactured within Canadian Solar’s global manufacturing network.

The projects are intended to support renewable energy integration and enhance grid stability within the ERCOT market, one of the fastest-growing energy storage markets in North America.

According to the companies, the collaboration reflects a shared focus on deploying utility-scale battery storage to support grid reliability and flexibility in Texas.

Source: manilatimes.net