Netherlands energy storage solution

Will the Netherlands install its largest energy storage system?

The Netherlands is set to install that country’s largest energy storage system in an effort to support power grid stability.

Why is energy storage important in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 49% by 2030 and a 95% reduction by 2050. The growth of renewable energy in the Netherlands and likewise across Europe has helped to decarbonise the energy system but has also created congestion on electrical networks, making energy storage a necessity for reliability.

How much energy storage does the Netherlands need?

To achieve its renewable energy targets, reports in 2021 indicate that the Netherlands will need to install between 29 and 54 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity by 2050. Storage with efficient management systems and digital controls is a crucial element of a reliable, flexible and affordable energy system.

What is Wärtsilä's energy storage project?

This is Wärtsilä’s first project in the Netherlands and one of the first of its kind anywhere in central Europe. As the largest energy storage project in the Netherlands to date, it will store the equivalent of the annual energy consumption of more than 9,000 households each year and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by up to 23,000 tonnes.

When will Wärtsilä's energy storage system be operational?

This will be Wärtsilä’s first energy storage project in the Netherlands and it will be the country’s largest system to date. The order was booked to Wärtsilä order intake in December 2021, and the system is expected to become operational in October 2022.

Does the Netherlands have a natural gas policy?

The Netherlands has also committed to eliminating natural gas from its energy mix entirely in favour of cleaner sources. The growth of renewable energy generation in the Netherlands and across Europe has played a vital role in decarbonising energy production.