Canadian Solar Contracts for Battery Storage in Scotland

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE has secured contracts with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for 2 GWh of battery energy storage systems for two projects in Scotland, namely the Coalburn 2 and Devilla projects, each with a capacity of 1 GWh. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, and the energy produced is expected to power approximately 250,000 homes for a day. The projects aim to enhance grid stability, support the UK's clean energy goals, and are projected to displace around 4.57 million metric tons of CO2 emissions during their lifespan. Approximately 450 SolBank 3.0 battery containers will be utilized in the projects, which also include biodiversity initiatives like tree planting. Nischal Agarwal from CIP highlighted the importance of these projects in improving energy security and accelerating renewable deployment, while Colin Parkin from e-STORAGE emphasized their transformative impact on Scotland's energy landscape.