How big is the dutch energy storage battery industry

Does the Netherlands need a battery energy storage system?

Image: Lion Storage. The Netherlands needs 10GW of battery storage by 2030 and, while the market is being held back by onerous grid fees, developers like Lion Storage are working on deploying multi-hundred megawatt systems. Movement in the country’s battery energy storage system (BESS) market has picked up over the past 12 months.

Is the Netherlands a good place for energy storage?

The Netherlands is a really interesting market for energy storage. It’s at the crossroads of a lot of renewable energy with the North Sea and the countries around it. There is an enormous amount of wind and solar being built relative to the size of the country.

Why are battery energy storage systems important?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are vital for managing market volatility and capitalizing on price fluctuations. We highlight the economic opportunities for BESS assets within one of the Dutch electricity markets in this article.

Who is a Dutch battery developer?

Jeroen Althoff: To my knowledge we are the only independent developer who’s exclusively going for the big standalone storage assets connected to the Dutch high-voltage grid. Most of the batteries that we see being developed in the Netherlands, at this point in time are basically all mid voltage, not high voltage.

How can Bess help with the volatility in the Dutch electricity market?

The volatility in the Dutch electricity market presents a landscape of both opportunities and challenges. By integrating advanced energy storage solutions like BESS, you can capitalize on dynamic market conditions while contributing to grid stability.

What kind of batteries are being developed in the Netherlands?

Most of the batteries that we see being developed in the Netherlands, at this point in time are basically all mid voltage, not high voltage. So it’s typically assets, like 10, 20 or 30 megawatts, while the ones we’re developing are all 100 megawatts or higher. The smallest one we currently have under development is 150MW.