Canadian Solar’s energy storage division, e-STORAGE, has secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver a 98 MW/312 MWh DC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Huatacondo project in northern Chile. Developed by Sojitz Corporation and Shikoku Electric Power’s subsidiary AustrianSolar Chile Cuatro (ASC4), the project is set to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025.
Under the contract, e-STORAGE will integrate its advanced SolBank 3.0 energy storage solution into the project and oversee all civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure. Toshinori Kawahara, General Manager of ASC4, hailed the project as a significant milestone for energy storage development in northern Chile.
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, expressed enthusiasm about expanding their global portfolio with the Tarapacá Region project, aligning with Chile’s national goal of sourcing 70 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2050.
The SolBank 3.0 system, a centerpiece of this project, features advanced LFP cells, a sophisticated battery management system (BMS), and a liquid cooling thermal management system (TMS) for enhanced performance. Each 20-ft container houses over 5 MWh of capacity, optimizing land use and minimizing costs. Designed for durability, SolBank 3.0 boasts an IP55 protection grade, ensuring reliable operation even in the challenging Andean climate.
This project reinforces e-STORAGE’s commitment to providing cutting-edge energy storage solutions worldwide while supporting Chile’s transition to renewable energy.