In the latest expansion of its battery storage capacity, Axpo will build a 20MW facility in Sweden to deliver services to the grid in 2024.
Swiss outfit Axpo acquired the project from developers RES, a global renewable energy company, and Scandinavian Capacity Reserve (SCR). The 20MW lithium-ion based facility will be built in Landskrona in the south of the country and connected to the grid by local energy company Landskrona Energi.
The new battery energy storage system will be used to provide ancillary services to help balance the grid and following the sale, RES will offer support with the provision of construction management, asset management and operation and maintenance services.
“We are looking forward to realising this project in Sweden with RES and working with Landskrona Energi,” said Axpo Group Head of Batteries & Hybrid Systems, Frank Amend.
“Axpo aims to develop a substantial volume of storage capacity in Europe by 2030, and this project is an important step in our journey.”
RES Nordics CEO Matilda Afzelius added: “Energy storage will play an increasingly important role across Sweden. RES has worldwide experience in battery storage projects and has delivered more than 500MW to support a range of grid functions.
“We work closely with municipalities to identify solutions and deliver projects that support local energy and economic needs. Axpo brings a wealth of experience in providing energy products to the market, and we look forward to working alongside them to deliver and operate this critical project.”
Landskrona Energi CEO Johan Holmstedt added: “We’re happy to be participating early on in this project, especially with the involvement of a major player like Axpo.
“Batteries will play an important role in the major electrification of Sweden and, at a local level here in Landskrona, the battery energy storage facility will help support and strengthen our electricity grid.”