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Will RWE build a battery energy storage system in Germany?

RWE has announced the construction of two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany which will be “virtually coupled” with existing run-of-river hydroelectric power plants.

How much money will RWE invest in battery storage projects?

RWE will invest €140 million (US$150 million) into the two projects which will be commissioned at power plants in Neurath and Hamm, both in North Rhine-Westphalia. Multinational energy firm RWE has started construction on two battery storage projects totalling 220MW/235MWh in Germany.

What does RWE's 60 battery project mean for the energy industry?

With this project, the energy company wants to gain knowledge in order to implement even larger storage systems in the future. With the help of 60 battery systems, the new type of storage facility will be able to temporarily store around 4.5 megawatt-hours of electricity on the site of the RWE pumped storage power plant at Lake Hengstey.

How much does a battery storage project cost in Germany?

From pv magazine Germany RWE has chosen two decommissioned lignite-fired and coal-fired power plants in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia as the locations for a new large-scale storage project. It said it wants to install 220 MW of battery storage capacity at both locations for around €140 million ($139.9 million).

What is RWE's energy storage system?

RWE has commissioned an energy storage system in Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, which runs on used lithium-ion batteries from Audi electric cars. With this project, the energy company wants to gain knowledge in order to implement even larger storage systems in the future.

What is RWE doing in Germany?

Image: RWE. Multinational energy firm RWE has started construction on two battery storage projects totalling 220MW/235MWh in Germany. RWE will invest €140 million (US$150 million) into the two projects which will be commissioned at power plants in Neurath and Hamm, both in North Rhine-Westphalia.