Canadian Solar Inc. announced that its energy storage division, e-STORAGE, has signed a deal with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to supply a 240 MW/960 MWh battery storage system in Summerfield, South Australia. The project, backed by CIP’s Copenhagen Infrastructure V fund, is set to begin construction in 2025 and will be one of the region’s largest battery storage installations.
e-STORAGE will handle the full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) process, providing over 200 SolBank 3.0 battery containers. Additionally, the company will ensure long-term performance and operations under a service agreement with CIP. With a strong presence in Australia, e-STORAGE has successfully delivered multiple battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the country.
Jørn Hammer, Partner and Head of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Australia, mentioned “This is a significant milestone for the Summerfield project and CIP’s broader renewable energy pipeline in Australia. Australia needs large-scale battery energy storage solutions to stabilize the grid and deliver affordable power to homes and businesses when needed most. We are proud to work with Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to support the South Australian Government’s 100% renewable energy ambitions.”
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, also added, “We are honored to be selected by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the Summerfield project, a testament to e-STORAGE’s proprietary cutting-edge battery technology and our strong execution capabilities. This project will make a significant contribution to South Australia’s target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2027. With over 1.5 GWh of BESS under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE continues to establish itself as a leading product and service supplier in the region.”
Located in Murraylands, about 55 km east of Adelaide near Mannum, the project will store surplus solar and wind energy and supply power during peak demand. It aligns with South Australia’s goal of achieving 100% net renewable energy by 2027.
