Canadian Solar's Recurrent Energy Arizona Facility Begins Operations, Dispatching Stored Energy to Utility

Canadian Solar's subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, has announced that its 1,200 MWh Papago Storage facility in Arizona has reached commercial operation. The facility is now dispatching stored energy to Arizona Public Service, helping to meet rising electricity demand during the summer season.

Canadian Solar's subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, has announced that its 1,200 MWh Papago Storage facility in Arizona has reached commercial operation. The facility is now dispatching stored energy to Arizona Public Service (APS), helping to meet rising electricity demand during the summer season [1].

The Papago Storage facility is the first of three projects with tolling agreements in place with APS to become operational. Collectively, the three projects will provide 1,800 MWh of battery storage capacity and 150 MWac of solar generation. Once all are fully operational, they will store and deliver enough electricity to serve the equivalent of 72,000 homes for four hours, along with solar generation capacity sufficient to support approximately 24,000 homes annually [1].

The project's commissioning coincides with Arizona's peak summer demand period, when grid stability is most challenged. The facility is strategically positioned to provide flexible capacity to the grid, enhancing reliability and affordability for APS customers [1].

Canadian Solar's majority-owned subsidiary, e-STORAGE, served as the turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction provider for the project and will continue to support Papago Storage under a long-term service agreement [1]. The project also contributes to the local community through tax revenues and direct support to the Harquahala Fire District and Arlington Elementary School [1].

Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, stated, "The commissioning of Papago Storage marks a major milestone in our collaboration with APS to strengthen Arizona's energy infrastructure. We're proud to deliver flexible capacity that meets the state's growing energy needs and grateful for APS's continued partnership. As we begin operations, we remain committed to building long-term value for the local community and our partners" [1].

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CANADIAN-SOLAR-INC-36332/news/Recurrent-Energy-Energizes-1-200-MWh-Storage-Facility-in-Arizona-Ahead-of-Peak-Summer-Demand-50446349/