Will Giga storage build a battery energy storage system in Belgium?

Giga Storage has secured an irrevocable permit to construct a 600MW/2.4GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Belgium.

How did the energy crisis affect Belgian nuclear power?

“In 2022, the energy crisis led to a partial reversal of the Belgian nuclear phase-out. The lifetimes of the nuclear reactors of Doel 4 and Tihange 3, with a total capacity of 2.1 GW, were extended until 2035. This reduced the need for additional capacity in the Belgian power system.

Why is Belgium's storage fleet growing so fast?

Belgium’s storage fleet is growing at a fast pace, not the least due to the opportunity to secure contracted revenues via its CRM auctions. On the last day of October, system operator Elia published the results of the CRM auctions held this year, showing that a total of 450 MW of BESS had secured contracts.

How many batteries will be in a Bess project?

Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. The BESS project will comprise 20 batteries, each paired with an inverter, 185 medium-voltage transformers, five high-voltage transformers with a combined capacity of 1,500 megavolt amperes, and a 25,650m² planting zone surrounding the battery park.

How many MW of Bess was contracted in 2025-2026?

Elia announced that the goal had been achieved for the 2025-2026 delivery year: “security of supply is guaranteed, and sufficient volume has been contracted”. A total of 100 MW of BESS was contracted in this procurement exercise.

Why is Belgium a good place to invest in a battery?

Other factors that make Belgium an appealing location for battery investments are the exemption of TSO grid fees and high revenues from balancing market (mainly FCR and aFRR),” Simon De Clercq, senior research associate at Aurora Energy Research, told ESS News.