Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its energy storage subsidiary, e-STORAGE, has signed a supply agreement with an electric utility in Florida to deliver a 95 MW/426 MWh (DC) battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is scheduled for installation in the second half of 2027, with commercial operations expected to commence in early 2028.
Under the agreement, e-STORAGE will supply a fully integrated battery energy storage solution featuring its proprietary SolBank 3.0 battery technology. The system will include 5 MWh SolBank battery packs, power conversion systems (PCS), and an advanced energy management system (EMS). The batteries are powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells manufactured at Canadian Solar’s production facilities, providing end-to-end supply chain visibility and regulatory compliance.
Once operational, the 426 MWh storage facility will enable the utility to dispatch stored electricity during periods of peak demand, improving grid flexibility while helping reduce energy procurement costs. The project also marks e-STORAGE’s entry into the Florida market, where rapid solar deployment and increasing seasonal electricity demand are driving significant investments in utility-scale energy storage infrastructure.
Commenting on the development, Jeff Roy, President of e-STORAGE, said Florida has become one of the fastest-growing battery storage markets in the United States. He noted that the agreement strengthens the company’s presence in a strategically important region while demonstrating e-STORAGE’s capability to deliver integrated, utility-scale energy storage solutions designed to support increasingly complex power management requirements.
