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Is totalenergies developing a second battery storage project in Belgium?

Download the Press Release (PDF) Antwerp, April 3, 2024 – On the occasion of Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten's visit to TotalEnergies' Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the Company announced the development in Belgium of a second similar project. The new project will be developed on the site of TotalEnergies’ depot in Feluy.

Does totalenergies have a power plant in Belgium?

TotalEnergies has a portfolio of 450,000 BtC and 100,000 BtB electricity sites in Belgium. TotalEnergies has initiated a battery energy storage project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium. The installation boasts a power rating of 25 MW and a capacity of 75 MWh, sufficient to meet the daily consumption of nearly 10,000 households.

What is the power rating of the Antwerp battery project?

The Antwerp battery project has a power rating of 25 MW and capacity of 75 MWh. The installation will be operational by the end of 2024. The project uses 40 Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft. TotalEnergies has a portfolio of 450,000 BtC and 100,000 BtB electricity sites in Belgium.

When will totalenergies start-up in Belgium?

Start-up is expected at the end of 2025. These two projects, which represent a global investment of nearly €70 million, will bring TotalEnergies' storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW / 150 MWh. These battery storage sites play a key role in the resilience of the electricity system, providing flexibility and helping solve grid congestion problems.