Recurrent Energy Completes Sale of Two 100 MW / 400 MWh BESS Projects in France to BW ESS
The sale is the first transaction between Recurrent Energy and BW ESS.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary Recurrent Energy completed the sale of two French battery energy storage projects to BW ESS.
The portfolio totals 200 MW / 800 MWh: Baixas in Pyrénées-Orientales and Coquainvilliers in Calvados each have 100 MW / 400 MWh of capacity. Recurrent Energy originated and developed both projects, securing land, advancing grid connections and managing permitting and local engagement. Both have advanced transmission-level grid connection positions, with very limited network constraints expected.
Recurrent Energy will lead the remaining development phase. BW ESS will take responsibility for construction and commercial operation after the remaining development milestones are achieved, and intends to own and operate the assets over the long term. The transaction marks BW ESS' entry into France.
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Positive
- Moderate pointCompleted sale to BW ESS monetizes two French projects totaling 200 MW / 800 MWh.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Both projects have advanced transmission-level grid connection positions, with very limited network constraints expected.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Remaining development milestones must be achieved before BW ESS leads construction and commercial operation.
Key Figures
- Portfolio capacity
- 200 MW / 800 MWh
- Combined capacity of the two French BESS projects sold
Key Terms
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The 200 MW / 800 MWh portfolio was sold to BW ESS, demonstrating Recurrent Energy's ability to develop and monetize high-quality battery energy storage projects.
The portfolio comprises two projects: Baixas, located in the
Recurrent Energy originated and developed both projects, including securing the land, advancing grid connection, and managing permitting and local stakeholder engagement. BW ESS will acquire the projects, marking the first transaction between the two companies and BW ESS' entry into the French energy market. Recurrent Energy will continue to lead the projects through the remaining development phase, drawing on its local market knowledge, technical capabilities, and experience in delivering renewable energy and storage projects. Once the remaining development milestones have been achieved, BW ESS will lead the delivery of the assets through construction and into commercial operation. BW ESS intends to own and operate the assets over the long term.
Erik Strømsø, CEO and Co-Founder of BW ESS, commented: "We are excited to work with Recurrent Energy through the next phase and to apply BW ESS' long-term owner-operator expertise as we bring these assets into construction and operation. Entering
Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said: "This transaction with BW ESS showcases our ability to create value through the delivery of high-quality BESS projects, while remaining closely involved in their development through to commercial operation. It is a strong testament to the BESS platform we have built in
ABOUT BW ESS
BW ESS is a global energy storage owner-operator, moving with speed to develop, deliver and operate market-leading projects.
The business is active in the
Part of BW Group, BW ESS builds on decades of global infrastructure experience, takes a long-term view of projects and partnerships, and focuses on unlocking value throughout the energy storage asset lifecycle.
About Recurrent Energy
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. Additional details are available at www.recurrentenergy.com.
About Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 180 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its energy storage solutions business e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 23 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets and had a contracted backlog of
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FAQ
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Which French battery storage projects did Canadian Solar's Recurrent Energy sell to BW ESS?
Recurrent Energy sold Baixas and Coquainvilliers to BW ESS, each with capacity of 100 MW / 400 MWh. Baixas is in Pyrénées-Orientales, while Coquainvilliers is in Calvados. Together, the projects total 200 MW / 800 MWh.
Who will develop and operate the French battery projects sold by Recurrent Energy?
Recurrent Energy will lead the remaining development phase, with BW ESS leading construction and commercial operation once the remaining development milestones have been achieved. BW ESS intends to own and operate the assets over the long term.