Post by Axpo Group

⚡ Integrating grid-scale storage with existing infrastructure is key to solving regional bottlenecks. That is why Axpo Group is partnering with e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., to build an 8 MW/40 MWh battery storage system (BESS) at our Rizziconi gas power plant in Calabria, Italy. By co-locating the battery at the existing gas plant, the system will capture surplus solar generation during peak hours and return it to the grid when needed - easing local network strain and lowering regional electricity costs.   💬 Frank Amend, Axpo Group Head of Batteries & Hybrid Systems: "This will be an important addition to our portfolio as we execute our ambitious BESS strategy to strengthen grid flexibility and advance the energy transition in Europe." 💬 Jeff Roy, e-STORAGE President: "To enter one of Europe's most dynamic storage markets through an integrated project like this proves just how effectively our technology can adapt to real grid needs."   ➡️ Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/etQwKW2n   📸 SolBank 3.0 battery block installed in the US, © e-STORAGE   #Axpo #EnergyTransition #BatteryStorage #BESS #GridFlexibility #Italy