Energy storage charging pile in Rotterdam the Netherlands

Will Eneco and EP NL invest in a battery storage project?

The storage project will make use of the plant’s existing grid connection. But while making the announcement, the two companies were vocal about costly obstacles in the Netherlands for batteries. Eneco and EP NL have announced a joint investment in a 50 MW / 200 MWh battery storage project at the Enecogen power plant in the port of Rotterdam.

Why is battery storage important for the Dutch electricity system?

This will provide more flexibility for the Dutch electricity system when the battery is put into operation in 2027. Battery storage enables electricity to be stored when there is more available than is needed, for example when a lot of solar and wind energy is generated.

Who is responsible for battery development in the Netherlands?

Enecogen is responsible for maintenance and operations. The EP NL and Eneco trading departments control the battery. Batteries are indispensable and acceleration is necessary Batteries are indispensable for the energy transition. Yet the development of battery projects in the Netherlands lags behind that in other countries.

How will enecogen & EP NL handle battery development in the Netherlands?

Enecogen will handle the battery’s maintenance and operations, while the trading departments of EP NL and Eneco will control its deployment. No financial details were announced. In the announcement, the companies noted that battery development in the Netherlands lags behind other European countries, citing grid fees as a primary obstacle.