Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of lithium ion battery systems today announced it will partner with Canadian Solar on a microgrid project.
Electrovaya plans to provide a 200 kWh energy storage system which will feature its Lithium Ion SuperPolymer 2.0 technology.
The project is being funded by the Ontario Smart Grid Fund, through the province's ministry of energy. The funding supports projects that advance the development of the smart grid in Ontario and provide economic development opportunities.
According to Ontario's long-term energy plan released in December, the government will design programs that will encourage innovative technologies and approaches, including consideration of proposals that integrate energy storage with renewable energy generation.
"We are pleased to work with Canadian Solar. This project is a start for more collaboration in this growing field of microgrids," said Raj Das Gupta, vice-president of business development at Electrovaya.
"Energy storage can bring a high value for solar photovoltaic systems as it can store the surplus energy and enables photovoltaics to become a reliable power source. We are committed to establishing a sustainable and reliable energy solution for Ontario by working with Canadian Solar on this project," added Dr. Das Gupta.
"In continuing our dedication to providing customers the highest value from their investment, we are pleased to be working with Electrovaya on this microgrid project, where the solar energy can be stored in Electrovaya's batteries and provide high quality and reliable power to the user," said Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar.
