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Is ENGIE building a battery energy storage system in Belgium?
A render of the project in Vilvoorde. Image: Engie. Multinational utility and IPP Engie has launched construction on a 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Belgium. The France-headquartered firm announced the start of construction in the 4-hour duration project in Vilvoorde, Belgium, on 5 July.
When will Engie be launching a Bess project in Belgium?
The project will be executed in two phases: the commissioning of 100 MW of batteries in September 2025, followed by an additional 100 MW in January 2026. ENGIE is also advancing two other BESS projects in Belgium, located in Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh), for which permits have already been obtained.
What factors affect the ROI of a Bess?
External Factors that influence the ROI of a BESS The cost of electricity, including peak and off-peak rates, significantly impacts the ROI. Energy storage systems can store cheaper off-peak energy for use during expensive peak periods.
Which ENGIE projects are advancing in Belgium?
ENGIE is also advancing two other BESS projects in Belgium, located in Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh), for which permits have already been obtained. BESS Vilvoorde is a testament to ENGIE's commitment to developing large-scale flexibility solutions, crucial for the integration of renewable energy.
When will Bess Vilvoorde be remunerated?
This milestone follows the project's construction permit in July 2023 and its selection for capacity remuneration in October 2023. With an installed capacity of 200 MW on a 3.5-hectare site, BESS Vilvoorde will be able to store 800 MWh of energy in 320 battery modules measuring 25 m x 4 m x 3 m, and release it to the grid for four hours.
How much energy will Bess Vilvoorde store?
With an installed capacity of 200 MW on a 3.5-hectare site, BESS Vilvoorde will be able to store 800 MWh of energy in 320 battery modules measuring 25 m x 4 m x 3 m, and release it to the grid for four hours. Equivalent to 160,000 5 kWh domestic batteries, it will cover the electricity consumption of 96,000 households.