Engie has broken ground for the construction of its new battery park in Belgium, which will comprise 110 battery modules with a total storage capacity of 400MWh.
The project will be delivered by NHOA Energy to Engie under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement.
From the spring of 2027, the batteries will be able to store electricity and then release it according to the needs of the grid.
At full 100MW power, they will be able to inject electricity into the grid for up to four hours, which will be able to supply more than 48,000 households with electricity.
In addition to renewable energy and supporting its customers, flexibility is a key strategic pillar of Engie in Belgium, the developer said.
Vincent Verbeke, chief executive of Engie Belgium: “It is with great pride that we are launching today, in the presence of Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, the construction of this battery park in Kallo, Engie’s second major park in Belgium.
“With this large-scale project, we are strengthening Belgium’s strategic position at the heart of the European energy market.
“Through our focus on flexible energy production and consumption, we want to get the most out of renewable sources and make energy more sustainable, reliable and affordable for our customers.”