In an effort to bolster grid stability in the Netherlands, a second massive battery storage system supplied by Rolls-Royce is set to begin operation in Zeewolde by 2026.
The system, known as the mtu EnergyPack, is pivotal as it allows for the efficient storage of electricity generated by local wind farms and facilitates its redistribution back into the grid when required. This initiative is backed by energy infrastructure developer Eleqtis B.V., which is contracted to oversee the supply, installation, and maintenance of the 35.1 MW power output and 144.4 MWh capacity system under a robust ten-year maintenance agreement. This contract includes a Long Term Service Agreement that secures the system’s capacity for the entirety of its term, allowing for critical services such as frequency regulation, peak shaving, and short-term electricity trading.
Tom Kuiper, a Business Development Manager at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, highlights the significance of this collaboration as a synergy of forward-thinking entities in energy innovation. The project is further strengthened by Catalise Energy’s implementation of a Revenue Guarantee Model, which is a keystone in ensuring financial security for all stakeholders involved in the energy storage market.
The deployment plan encompasses the inauguration of the first large-scale battery storage facility, Battery Park Zeewolde (BPZ), in Autumn 2025.
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