During Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten’s visit to TotalEnergies’ Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the company revealed plans for a second project in Belgium.
Situated at TotalEnergies’ depot in Feluy, the new project will boast a power rating of 25 MW and a capacity of 75 MWh, utilizing forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft. It is slated to commence operations by the end of 2025.
With a combined investment of almost €70 million, these two projects will increase TotalEnergies’ storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW / 150 MWh.
These battery storage facilities serve a crucial role in bolstering the resilience of the electricity grid, offering flexibility and aiding in alleviating grid congestion issues. Moreover, they contribute to the expansion of renewable energy sources in the country, addressing the intermittent nature of renewables by providing necessary solutions.
“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.
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