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Is this Finland's largest battery energy storage system?

Swedish flexible assets developer and optimizer Ingrid Capacity has joined hands with SEB Nordic Energy’s portfolio company Locus Energy to develop what is claimed to be Finland’s largest and one of the Nordics’ largest battery energy storage systems (BESS). The 70 MW/140 MWh BESS project will be located in Nivala, northern Finland.

Will RPC build a 50 MW battery energy storage system in Finland?

Renewable Power Capital (RPC) has signed key construction and supply contracts for their 50 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Finland. This is RPC’s first BESS and is planned to be operating in Summer 2026. Located in Uusikaupunki, Finland, the project will bring 50 MW/100 MWh of storage to the system.

Does Finland need battery storage?

Steve Hunter, Managing Director of Power Markets and Asset Management at RPC said: “Finland has a real need for battery storage at the moment, and this deal can play a significant role in providing the grid stabilisation required to support further renewables build-out.

When will the energy grid project start in Finland?

The project proponents have confirmed that the construction works will start in March 2025. The project, which is one of the largest of its kind in Finland, will provide grid services including frequency response and will be able to participate in energy trading on wholesale power markets.

Does RPC have a strong renewables presence in Finland?

RPC already has a strong renewables presence in the region, with over 170MW of Finnish onshore wind in operation across three sites. “BESS applications are crucial for the successful transition of energy services from fossil fuels to green energy solutions,” said Anton Milner, CEO of ib vogt.

Who is supplying the batteries for a Sungrow project?

Batteries for the site will be supplied by Sungrow, who will install a 2-hour solution with their newest model PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled technology, as part of a 15-year contract with RPC. The project proponents have confirmed that the construction works will start in March 2025.