Where is Europe's largest battery energy storage system located?

Brussels Morning Newspaper » Economy » ENGIE launches Europe’s largest battery energy storage system in Belgium Brussels (Brussels Morning) – ENGIE is constructing a massive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Vilvoorde, Belgium, with 200 MW capacity and 800 MWh storage, aiming to support 96,000 households with renewable energy solutions.

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 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 ENGIE generating a Bess project in Belgium?

ENGIE is also generating two other BESS projects in Belgium which already have credentials in place, a 100-MW/400-MWh scheme in Kallo and an 80-MW/320-MWh battery in Drogenbos. The firm targets 10 GW of battery capability globally by 2030. At the end of 2023, it contained 1.3 GW of battery capacity in function and 3.6 GW secured under development.

What funding is available for R&I projects in Belgium?

Belgium: Energy Transition Fund. Support for R&I projects for energy. In this context, several publicly funded R&I projects which also include storage, are being performed by Belgian research centres. The funding for energy related R&I projects in 2022 amounts to 25 million €.