Engie starts building 800MWh BESS in Belgium, one of Europe’s largest
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- Jul 9, 2024
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Multinational utility and IPP Engie has launched construction on a 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The project is co-located with Engie’s 870MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant acquired in 2020. The BESS project has a 15-year contract with the transmission system operator (TSO) in Belgium, Elia. It will have 320 battery units totaling 800MWh and will be commissioned in two phases, with 100MW coming online in September 2025 and a further 100MW in January 2026. Vilvoorde is one of three large-scale projects Engie has construction permits for. Belgium's storage-friendly grid regulatory environment and revenue opportunities make it an active market for energy storage projects.
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