How many MW of battery energy storage system Engie reaches in Europe?

With this new project, ENGIE reaches 500 MW of BESS capacity in Europe, either installed, under construction or at an advanced stage of development. On 31 October 2024, Belgian grid operator Elia announced the result of the country’s 4th CRM auction and the selection of ENGIE’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kallo.

How can Giga storage help facilitate the nuclear phase-out in Belgium?

Our ambition is to help facilitate the nuclear phase-out by achieving 2025 GW of battery storage in Belgium before 2030. GIGA Storage specializes in large-scale energy storage, investing in projects for optimizing energy supply and ensuring grid stability.

What is the D-Stor battery storage project in Belgium?

A digital illustration of the D-STOR battery storage project in Belgium. Image: BSTOR. Project owners BSTOR and Energy Solutions Group have started building separate BESS projects totalling 440MWh of capacity in Belgium, following financial close, both of which will use Tesla Megapacks.

Is Belgium a good place to invest in battery storage?

Belgium is one of the most active and mature grid-scale energy storage markets in Europe, with diversified opportunities for monetising battery storage via flexibility markets and a supportive regulatory regime.

What is I4b – a major milestone in Belgium's energy transition?

A major milestone in Belgium’s energy transition has been reached with I4B – The Belgian Infrastructure Fund committing EUR 30 million to a utility-scale battery energy-storage system in Visé, Liège Province.

How will I4b benefit Belgian households?

Commenting on the project, Andre Autrand, CEO of I4B said: “It addresses fundamental challenges related to the security of the electricity supply, balancing the grid, renewable energy development and decarbonization – all of which will benefit Belgian households as well as the industry and economy in general."