Netherlands-based developer Giga Storage has obtained the irrevocable permit for the construction of a 600 MW/2,400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Belgium. Contact online >>
Netherlands-based developer Giga Storage has obtained the irrevocable permit for the construction of a 600 MW/2,400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Belgium.
Netherlands-based Giga Storage has obtained the irrevocable permit for the construction of a 600 MW/2,400 MWh BESS project in Belgium called the GIGA Green Turtle. This milestone ensures that financing for the project, which is set to be Europe''s largest, can be arranged.
The project will be located in Dilsen-Stokkem in eastern Belgium, and is positioned adjacent to a new 380 kV high-voltage station run by transmission system operator Elia. The site is located on the high-voltage line from Van Eyck to Gramme.
The battery park will be built on an industrial estate that was previously home to a zinc factory. In the past, there were already plans for the realization of a battery park at this location by another energy company before Giga Storage acquired the land from the zinc factory owners.
Construction is expected to start in 2025, with an estimated completion in 2028. According to the developer, the system will play a key role in Belgium and Europe''s energy transition.
“By developing utility-scale energy storage at strategic locations, energy prices will become more stable, and we will become less dependent on the import of (fossil) energy,” Ruud Nijs, CEO of GIGA Storage said in January when the project was first announced. “While this project will be the largest battery in Europe, much more storage capacity will be needed in the coming years.”
Giga Storage said it aims to deliver 5 GW of BESS projects in Europe by 2030. Projects such as the 300 MW/1,200 MWh BESS in the Delfzijl region in the Netherlands are already under development, and the company expects to announce several more projects in various European countries in the coming years.
The Dutch developer has previously delivered a 12 MW/7.5 MWh battery in the Netherlands in 2020, followed by another 25 MW/48 MWh system in 2022. According to its website, Giga Storage has another project in its pipeline, a 300 MW battery park located near the Van Eyck high-voltage station in Kinrooi, only 15 kilometers away from the GIGA Green Turtle location.
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In March, Equans officially signed the contract for the construction of this BESS facility in Vilvoorde, commissioned by ENGIE. This project reaffirms Equans'' position as a leader in Belgium''s energy transition, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions.
Scheduled to commence in June 2024, the project aims for completion by early 2026. With a capacity of 2 x 100 MW and an energy storage of 800 MWh, the park comprises 320 battery containers and 80 inverters. Located at the site of the former gas power plant in Vilvoorde, this project aligns with the ambition to transform the site into a hub for renewable energy.
Equans'' scope of work encompasses all Balance of Plant (BOP) activities, excluding the batteries and inverters. This includes aspects such as civil engineering, high-voltage grid connection, installation and connection of substations, management of medium-voltage cells, low-voltage cabinets, auxiliary transformers, as well as AC, DC, and signal cabling, among others. Our partner, Galère, is responsible for the construction of civil structures for this project.
At Equans, our mission is to guide companies through their energy, digital and industrial transitions. The rise of renewable energy sources such as solar panels and other forms of intermittent production underscores the growing importance of energy storage. Recognising this as a fundamental pillar of the energy transition and to realise necessary solutions, we launched Equans Solar & Storage globally last year. This specialised brand brings together over 1500 experts committed to forging sustainable partnerships with our clients, facilitating a greener future together.
We are engaged across the entire value chain, from design and engineering to construction, delivery, and maintenance. By amalgamating our expertise in solar energy and energy storage with our proven experience in energy and transportation networks, we contribute to the stability and sustainability of the energy infrastructure.
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