e‑STORAGE to Supply and Commission 100 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage System for OX2 in New South Wales
Key Highlights
- ➤e‑STORAGE to supply and commission 100 MW/200 MWh BESS for OX2
- ➤Shipments begin Q3 2027; commercial operation targeted for Q3 2028
- ➤20-year LTSA covers hardware, software, and long-term system performance
- ➤Canadian Solar reports e‑STORAGE contracted backlog of $3.5 billion
- ➤SolBank 3.0 system includes PCS, controls, and proprietary EQ-S EMS
Expert Statements
Steve Symons, Vice President, OX2 Australia
“This battery storage system is what turns Muswellbrook into a true hybrid facility — pairing solar generation with storage so we can capture energy when the sun is shining and deliver it when the grid needs it most. It's a key step in providing firm, reliable renewable power to the Hunter region.”
Jeff Roy, President of e‑STORAGE
“Australia's energy transition is being decided in regions like the Hunter, where storage now has to carry the load that retiring coal once did. We control this project from the cell through to our own energy management software and 20 years of service, which means OX2 has one partner accountable for how the system performs over its full life.”
e‑STORAGE to Supply and Commission 100 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage System for OX2 in New South Wales PR Newswire
KITCHENER, ON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc . (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e‑STORAGE , its energy storage solutions business, has signed an agreement to supply and commission a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for OX2's Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery, a solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales, Australia. Shipments are scheduled to begin in Q3 2027, with commercial operation targeted for Q3 2028. The battery cells and SolBank system will be produced in-house at Canadian Solar's manufacturing facilities, giving the customer end-to-end supply chain visibility and ensuring strict quality control across the product.
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