Finland s first independent energy storage power station

Who owns a 50MW battery energy storage project in Finland?

Nala Renewables, a global power and renewable energy platform and independent power producer, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50MW, ready-to-build battery energy storage (BESS) project in Finland from Fu-Gen AG, a Swiss-based renewables developer and independent power producer.

Which energy storage system will support the Finnish power grid?

This 38-megawatt and over 40-megawatt-hour energy storage system will support the Finnish power grid. The project is slated for completion by spring 2025 and will be located in Lappeenranta, near the Mertaniemi power plant.

What is a Fingrid energy storage system?

The central function of the energy storage system is to participate in Fingrid’s frequency reserve markets and thus support the balancing of production and consumption in the power grid. “Merus Power has built strong expertise in the electricity markets, intelligent power electronics, and understanding and addressing the needs of our customers.

Who financed the Fingrid energy storage system?

The project is financed by Ardian, a world leading private investment house, through its Ardian Clean Energy Evergreen Fund. The central function of the energy storage system is to participate in Fingrid’s frequency reserve markets and thus support the balancing of production and consumption in the power grid.

What drives the Finnish storage market?

Revenues in the Finnish storage market have largely been driven by ancillary services, primarily mFRR, aFRR, FCR-N, FCR-D, and FFR, but opportunities in energy trading are also increasing with the renewables buildout.

Is Ingrid developing a battery energy storage system?

Ingrid is developing the battery energy storage system (BESS) project in partnership with investor SEB Nordic Energy portfolio company Locus Energy for a commercial operation date (COD) in 2026. The firm said it the project in Nivala, in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland, is the largest ready-to-build (RTB) BESS in Finland.