Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Power Aypa’s 498 MWh Bypass Project in Texas

Canadian Solar Inc. through its subsidiary, CSI Solar’s e-STORAGE, has secured a contract to deliver a 498 MWh DC standalone battery energy storage system for Aypa Power’s Bypass Project.

Scheduled for completion in Q3 2025, the project is located in Fort Bend County, Texas, and will support the energy demand of the Houston area. Each of the 106 units of e-STORAGE’s SolBank 3.0 will contribute a capacity of 5 MWh to the system.After commissioning, e-STORAGE will provide ongoing operational support under a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA).

Commenting on the development, Moe Hajabed, CEO of Aypa Power, said, “We are pleased to continue our partnership with e-STORAGE on the Bypass Project. Utilizing their SolBank 3.0 technology, this project will enhance grid resiliency and support Houston’s growing energy needs. This collaboration underscores Aypa’s commitment to deploying efficient and dependable energy solutions. We look forward to the Bypass Project’s successful delivery and the positive impact it will have on strengthening the Texas grid.”

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, “We are excited to announce our third project with Aypa Power by extending our partnership with the award of their Bypass Project. This brings our total commitment to providing Aypa with over 1.3 GWh of integrated energy storage capacity. Our ongoing collaboration with Aypa highlights our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable energy storage solutions, meeting the diverse needs of our partners’ projects and communities.”