Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Power Root-Power’s Coryton Project in the UK

Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-STORAGE has been awarded an 11 MW AC / 22 MWh AC energy storage solutions contract by Root-Power Ltd. (“Root-Power”), a member of the YLEM Group. These energy storage solutions will be implemented at Root-Power’s Coryton Energy Park project in Corringham, Essex, England, with construction having commenced in late May 2024.

e-STORAGE and Root-Power have entered into an Energy Storage Supply Agreement and Long-Term Service Agreement. Root-Power aims to develop over 1 GWh of energy storage systems in the UK over the next three to four years.

The Coryton project will utilize Canadian Solar’s SolBank energy storage solution. SolBank, certified under UL standards for safety and performance, features high-density lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells, an active balancing Battery Management System (BMS), and an innovative liquid cooling Thermal Management System (TMS).

Neil Brooks, Managing Director of Root-Power, said: “We look forward to working with e-STORAGE to enhance the UK’s grid at Coryton Energy Park, and we plan to add 150 MWh of storage capacity to our portfolio in 2024 and 2025. We selected the e-STORAGE product based on Canadian Solar’s proven track record in the delivery of these syste

ms and the Company’s strong performance in ESG and supply chain management.

As the UK continues to decarbonize, energy storage will be crucial for storing renewable energy on days when it may not be as windy or sunny to meet our energy needs. We are committed to contributing to a greener, more sustainable future and growing the UK’s renewable energy landscape.”

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, “We are excited to announce another project in the UK, delivering SolBank to Coryton for our partners at Root-Power. At e-STORAGE, we are proud to be a trusted partner in the country’s transition to green energy.”