I4B – The Belgian Infrastructure Fund has invested EUR 30 million (USD 34. 6m) in a 600-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Belgium, one of the country's largest to date.
What does the new funding mean for battery storage in Belgium?
This new funding will be used to accelerate operations in Belgium, make further investments in battery storage at customer sites, and fulfill both its Belgian and European ambitions as part of the energy transition.
Why is battery storage important in Belgium?
Olivier Bouchat of Wallonie Entreprendre highlighted the importance of battery storage parks in stabilizing Belgium's energy grid, especially with the increasing reliance on decarbonized energy sources. Wallonie Entreprendre's investment supports the region's transition to a more sustainable and circular energy future.
A digital illustration of the D-STOR battery storage project in Belgium. Image: BSTOR. Project owners BSTOR and Energy Solutions Group have started building separate BESS projects totalling 440MWh of capacity in Belgium, following financial close, both of which will use Tesla Megapacks.
Can battery storage parks energize the green transition in Belgium?
The milestone of reaching financial close was celebrated as a significant step towards energizing the green transition in Belgium. Olivier Bouchat of Wallonie Entreprendre highlighted the importance of battery storage parks in stabilizing Belgium's energy grid, especially with the increasing reliance on decarbonized energy sources.
What is the largest battery energy storage system in the world?
It is the site of the largest permitted battery energy storage system (BESS) on the continent at 2.8GWh, one of the largest under construction at 800MWh, and two under-construction projects announced last week will add another 440MWh to its growing operational capacity.
What does the Visé project mean for Belgium's energy infrastructure?
The Visé project is scheduled to play a vital role in Belgium's energy infrastructure once operational. It reflects increasing interest in battery storage across Europe as countries seek to optimise renewable energy use and modernise their grids.