Canadian Solar said e-STORAGE, a part of CSI Solar, has won a contract from Aypa Power to deliver a 498 MWh DC standalone battery energy storage system for Aypa’s Bypass Project.
Aypa Power’s Bypass Project, located in Fort Bend County near Thompsons, Texas, is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025 — will support the energy demand of the greater Houston area. It will utilize 106 units of e-STORAGE’s latest battery energy storage solution, SolBank 3.0.
The batteries will be paired with 65 power conversion systems and controllers. Each SolBank battery delivers 5 MWh of energy capacity in a 20-foot standardized container, featuring high-density lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry battery cells, and innovative liquid cooling thermal management system to enhance operational efficiency.
e-STORAGE will also provide ongoing operational support for the project under a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA).
Moe Hajabed, CEO of Aypa Power, said: “Utilizing their SolBank 3.0 technology, this project will enhance grid resiliency and support Houston’s growing energy needs.”
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, “The award of Bypass Project brings our total commitment to providing Aypa with over 1.3 GWh of integrated energy storage capacity.”