Where is the largest battery storage project in Belgium?

Eneco has launched Belgium’s largest battery storage project in Ville-sur-Haine, Wallonia, near Mons and about 20 kilometers from the French border. The facility features a storage capacity of 200 MWh and a power output of 50 MW, capable of supplying electricity to the high-voltage grid for up to four hours.

How much power can a battery supply a Belgian power grid?

The facility features a storage capacity of 200 MWh and a power output of 50 MW, capable of supplying electricity to the high-voltage grid for up to four hours. This battery system is key to stabilizing both Belgian and European power grids.

Why is totalenergies developing a battery energy storage system?

This project, located on the Antwerp refinery site, will benefit from the available land and the site’s grid connection. It is a new step in TotalEnergies' development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) which strengthens the Company's presence across the entire electricity value chain in Belgium (production, storage, supply).

What is Eneco doing in Belgium?

Eneco is also set to manage and trade electricity from an additional battery project in Belgium, developed by BSTOR and Duferco. Located in La Louvière, this system will have a capacity of 140 MWh and 50 MW. Construction is already underway, with commissioning expected next year.

Who is totalenergies in Belgium?

In Belgium, TotalEnergies is a major player in the entire electricity value chain. As an electricity supplier, the company has a portfolio of 450,000 BtC sites and around 100,000 BtB sites.

Are batteries a solution to grid balancing?

Batteries are an effective response to the growing need for grid balancing. They can be deployed quickly, have a limited footprint and high reactivity. As a result, they can help meet the new challenges facing power grids today. This project, located on the Antwerp refinery site, will benefit from the available land and the site’s grid connection.