TotalEnergies, a global energy company, has initiated an ambitious energy storage project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium. This groundbreaking endeavor involves the development of a massive 25MW / 75 megawatt hour battery storage project, set to become the company's largest in Europe to date.
With the advantage of ample available land and a reliable grid connection at the site, TotalEnergies is poised to make significant strides in advancing energy storage technology. The company has already established its commitment to this field with the successful commissioning of four battery parks in France, boasting a total energy storage capacity of 130MWh.
To bring this cutting-edge project to life, TotalEnergies will collaborate with Saft, one of its esteemed subsidiaries. Saft will supply 40 Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers, a testament to their expertise in battery energy storage systems. The installation is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024.
The primary objective of the Antwerp refinery energy storage project is to address the needs of the European and Belgian high-voltage transmission networks. By mitigating power fluctuations within the national grid, especially during peak winter periods, the battery storage system will contribute to ensuring grid stability. Moreover, it will actively participate in the reserve services of the national grid, fortifying grid security and facilitating the integration of more renewable electricity.
Olivier Jouny, Senior Vice President of Integrated Power at TotalEnergies, expressed enthusiasm about this significant milestone: “This first storage project in Belgium, our largest in Europe, will help ensure the stability of the Belgian and European grids to allow for greater development of renewable energies. It fits in perfectly with the multi-energy strategy of TotalEnergies. Backed by Saft's battery energy storage system expertise, TotalEnergies intends to deploy storage solutions – notably in countries where we are actively developing renewable energies. With its energy storage solutions, TotalEnergies supports the growth of renewable energy production in the European energy mix.”
