Clean energy project developer Sunraycer has signed a supply and service agreement for two standalone battery energy storage projects totaling 503 MWh in Franklin County, Texas.
Credit: e-STORAGE
The projects, collectively known as the Lupinus projects, will use BESS from Canadian Solar business e-STORAGE. Lupinus 1, a 202-MWh facility, will begin construction in Q1 2027 and reach commercial operation in Q3 2027. Lupinus 2, a 301-MWh facility, will begin construction in Q3 2026 and achieve commercial operation in Q2 2027.
David Lillefloren, CEO of Sunraycer, said: “Partnering with e-STORAGE on the Lupinus projects represents a significant step forward in Sunraycer’s mission to advance sustainable energy infrastructure across Texas and beyond. These projects both strengthen the reliability of the ERCOT grid and underscore the critical role of battery storage in supporting the clean energy transition.”
e-STORAGE will deliver its SolBank 3.0 BESS and provide 10 years of long-term services, supporting system reliability, performance optimization and availability throughout the project lifecycle.
Colin Parkin, President of Canadian Solar and President of e-STORAGE, said: “We are pleased to partner with Sunraycer on the Lupinus projects in Texas. Building on our established collaboration, these systems will leverage our BESS technology and service platform to deliver long-term operational value and support the continued growth of reliable, utility-scale energy storage infrastructure across Texas.”
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