Netherlands energy valley wins bid for lead-carbon energy storage

Is the Netherlands aiming for 39% renewable electricity by 2030?

The Netherlands is targeting 39% renewable electricity by 2030 and the large-scale BESS market has progressed in the past year or two, evidenced by a flurry of gigawatt-hour-scale projects moving forward, including LC Energy’s and others from Dispatch Lion Storage, Giga Storage SemperPower, Corre Energy, PowerField and RWE.

How much energy storage does the Netherlands need?

To achieve its renewable energy targets, reports in 2021 indicate that the Netherlands will need to install between 29 and 54 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity by 2050. Storage with efficient management systems and digital controls is a crucial element of a reliable, flexible and affordable energy system.

Why is the Netherlands focusing on battery electricity storage?

In order to meet its ambitious CO2 reduction targets and minimise the country’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the Netherlands is now more focused than ever in the development of battery electricity storage.

What is the largest Bess project in the Netherlands?

Musselkanaal is at the Zuid-Groningen industrial park in the Groningen province and is the largest BESS in the Netherlands to reach the permitted milestone, LC Energy said (1.2GWh and 1.5GWh projects from Giga Storage and Lion Storage may have previously held the title).

Why is energy storage important in the Netherlands?

Energy storage can play a key role in contributing to solutions for shortages of capacity on the grid. It is therefore no surprise that we have seen the appetite for large-scale battery energy storage systems growing in the Netherlands.

Does the Netherlands have a natural gas policy?

The Netherlands has also committed to eliminating natural gas from its energy mix entirely in favour of cleaner sources. The growth of renewable energy generation in the Netherlands and across Europe has played a vital role in decarbonising energy production.