Canada Solar Energy Storage

What does e-storage mean for Canadian Solar?

With e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar will accelerate its growth in the global energy storage market and operate as a distinct business unit, under CSI Solar. Previously, e-STORAGE operated as CSI Energy Storage.

Who is energy storage Canada?

Energy Storage Canada is the only national voice for energy storage in Canada today. We focus exclusively on energy storage and speak for the entire industry because we represent the full value chain range of energy storage opportunities in our own markets and internationally.

Where can I find more information about Canadian Solar?

For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications.

How much solar energy does Canada have in 2023?

Canada now has an installed capacity of 21.9 GW of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage installed capacity. The industry added 2.3 GW of new installed capacity in 2023, including more than 1.7 GW of new utility-scale wind, nearly 360 MW of new utility-scale solar, 86 MW of new on-site* solar, and 140 MW / 190 MWh of energy storage.

How big is Ontario's energy storage capacity?

Ontario’s installed capacity is still the largest in Canada, at more than 7.5 GW (5.5 wind, nearly 2 solar, more than 100 MW storage), and while this total did not increase this year, it will soon, as Ontario invests in energy storage.

How many solar energy installations are there in Canada?

There are around 48,000 solar energy installations across Canada. National solar energy* capacity grew by 11.8% across Canada in 2023. National wind energy capacity grew by 11.3% across Canada in 2022. 7.24% of Canada’s 2021 electricity demand was met by wind and solar energy in 2022.