Energy company Uniper has chosen Dutch energy storage provider Alfen to supply a 10MW battery to be connected to its hybrid power plant at the Maasvlakte in the Netherlands.
The 10 megawatt-hour storage system will be deployed to respond to the growing need for grid services, according to Uniper. It is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2020.
The storage system will provide frequency and voltage regulation services for the high-voltage power grid.
Alfen said its containerised battery storage system can withstand the “harsh sea environment” at the Maasvlakte site (pictured).
Michel Groeneveld, from Uniper, said, “We selected Alfen because of its substantial track-record with power storage systems.
“Alfen’s recent similar-sized reference projects in the Netherlands added to our belief that Alfen is the right partner for us. Their pre-assembled plug-and-play concept ensures minimum on-site disruption and their experience supports a smooth integration.”
Alfen sales manager Stephanie Schockaert said: “We are proud to be selected for this large-scale storage solution to complement Uniper’s hybrid power plant.
“The addition of battery energy storage to a hybrid power plant unlocks new grid service opportunities and contributes to the integration of renewable power generation in the Netherlands. Our recent project in the Rotterdam harbour with a 10MW storage system positions us well to also support Uniper in the most optimal way.”