TotalEnergies Unveils New Battery Storage Venture in Belgium

During the visit of Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten to TotalEnergies’ Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the company revealed plans for a second similar project in Belgium.

Located at TotalEnergies’ depot in Feluy, the new project will have a power rating of 25 MW and a capacity of 75 MWh, facilitated by forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft. Operations are slated to commence by the end of 2025.

With a combined investment nearing €70 million, these two projects will elevate TotalEnergies’ storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW / 150 MWh.

These battery storage installations play a pivotal role in bolstering the resilience of the electricity system, offering flexibility and aiding in alleviating grid congestion issues. Additionally, they contribute to the expansion of renewable energies in the country, addressing the intermittency challenges associated with such energy sources.

“We are pleased to announce this new storage project in Feluy, just a year after we began our Antwerp project, which should be operational by the end of the year. These projects are fully in line with our integrated development strategy for electricity, not just in Belgium, but globally,” said Olivier Jouny, Senior Vice President, Integrated Power at TotalEnergies. “These technical systems also confirm the European leadership of our affiliate specialized in battery production, Saft, and its industrial-scale stationary storage know-how.”