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Canadian Solar to Supply 420 MWh Battery Systems in UK

4/8/2026

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Canadian Solar Inc. will supply 420 MWh AC of battery energy storage systems for two Drax Group projects in the UK.
The installations are located in Marfleet and Neilston.
Marfleet's installation is set for Q3 2026, while Neilston will begin in early 2027.
Capital Dynamics and Solo Renewables are developing a 150 MW long-duration energy storage project in Northern Ireland to improve grid resilience and support renewable energy integration, reflecting the UK's decarbonization goals.

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Canadian Solar Inc. will supply 420 MWh AC of battery energy storage systems for two Drax Group projects in the UK.
The installations are located in Marfleet and Neilston.
Marfleet's installation is set for Q3 2026, while Neilston will begin in early 2027.
Capital Dynamics and Solo Renewables are developing a 150 MW long-duration energy storage project in Northern Ireland to improve grid resilience and support renewable energy integration, reflecting the UK's decarbonization goals.