Solar(CSIQ) Prnewswire·2025-01-08 12:00Core Insights - Canadian Solar Inc. announced contracts for the delivery of 2 GWh DC of battery energy storage systems for two projects in Scotland, Coalburn 2 and Devilla, scheduled to start construction in 2027 [1][2] Group 1: Project Details - The Coalburn 2 Project will have a capacity of 1 GWh DC and is located in South Lanarkshire, while the Devilla Project will also have a capacity of 1 GWh DC and is situated in Fife [1] - Each project site will feature a two-hour energy storage dispatch capability [1] - The combined 2 GWh capacity will provide enough energy to power approximately 250,000 homes for a full day based on average UK electricity consumption [2] Group 2: Environmental Impact - Coalburn 2 and Devilla are expected to collectively displace approximately 4.57 million metric tons of CO2 emissions during their lifespan [3] - The projects will support the efficient transmission of renewable energy, enhance offshore wind generation, and include environmental measures such as tree planting and habitat creation [3] Group 3: Company and Subsidiary Information - e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, will supply and integrate around 450 SolBank 3.0 battery containers for the projects and will manage long-term facility performance under a service agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners [2][4] - Canadian Solar has delivered around 142 GW of solar photovoltaic modules globally and has a contracted backlog of US$3.2 billion as of November 30, 2024 [5] - e-STORAGE operates two manufacturing facilities with an annual battery production capacity of 20 GWh [6] Group 4: Investment and Market Position - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is investing in these projects as part of its strategy to support the UK's clean power system and aims for a net zero carbon economy by 2050 [4][7] - CIP manages over 30 GW of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK, representing more than £15 billion of future investment potential [7]