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What is the largest battery energy storage system in the Netherlands?

RWE has commissioned one of the largest Dutch battery energy storage systems in the Netherlands, with a 35 MW capacity.

What is RWE's first utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands?

“RWE’s first utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands is a big step towards a reliable electricity supply in an increasingly green national energy system,” said Roger Miesen, CEO of RWE Generation and country chair for the Netherlands. Choose your newsletter by Renewables Now.

When did RWE invest in a battery storage project?

The investment decision for the project was made in September 2023. “RWE’s first utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands is a big step towards a reliable electricity supply in an increasingly green national energy system,” said Roger Miesen, CEO of RWE Generation and country chair for the Netherlands.

Where is RWE building its first battery energy storage system?

Image: RWE. Multinational utility and independent power producer (IPP) RWE has started building its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Netherlands. The Germany-headquartered company announced the start of construction on the BESS at its Eemshaven biomass and gas power plant complex, near Groningen, last week (8 February).

How big is RWE's battery storage project?

The company has now started construction of its first utility-scale Dutch battery storage project with an installed power capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 41 megawatt-hours (MWh). A total of 110 lithium-ion battery racks will be installed at RWE’s biomass plant in Eemshaven on an area of around 3,000 square metres.

Does the Netherlands need 9GW of new energy storage by 2030?

Dutch transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT, which is also a TSO in Germany, has said the Netherlands needs 9GW of new energy storage by 2030 to integrate its renewable energy pipeline, but the market is beset by numerous challenges.