Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-STORAGE, part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd., has achieved commercial operation of the 220 MWh DC Mannum Battery Energy Storage Project in South Australia. e-STORAGE acted as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider for the project, which is owned by Epic Energy and developed by Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar.

The successful completion of the Mannum project further strengthens e-STORAGE’s track record in delivering large-scale energy storage systems. The project was executed by e-STORAGE’s experienced local team in collaboration with Consolidated Power Projects (CPP), which served as the Balance of Plant contractor.

Equipped with e-STORAGE’s proprietary SolBank technology, the system ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation. Under a long-term service agreement, e-STORAGE will continue to support the project’s performance and operational management, reinforcing its commitment to long-term value and reliability.

Located alongside Epic Energy’s 46 MWp solar farm at the Mannum site, the project represents a key milestone in enhancing grid stability and advancing South Australia’s goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity generation by 2027.

Stephen Mudge, Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of Epic Energy, commented, “The commissioning of the Mannum grid-scale battery is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to South Australia’s energy security, and we thank all our internal and external partners for successfully delivering this complex project.”

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, commented, “We are delighted to support Epic Energy in reinforcing South Australia’s grid resilience and accelerating the shift towards clean energy. Today, with over 1.8 GWh of BESS under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE continues to establish itself as a leading product and solution provider in the region.”