08 Apr ENGIE announces battery storage projects in Europe
ENGIE is accelerating the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems in two key European countries and reaffirms the essential role of flexibility in its strategy. These new projects will enhance grid stability, support the 24/7 integration of renewable energy, and strengthen the complementarity between key technologies at the heart of the energy transition.
ENGIE announces the acquisition of two BESS projects in Spain, totaling 278 MW / 1.1 GWh. These projects, which will enable the storage of up to four hours of energy, are the largest currently under development in the country. Nationally, the Group already operates 1.8 GW of renewable capacity.
These two standalone storage projects are located in Andalusia, in Álora (78 MW / 312 MWh) and Tarifa (200 MW / 800 MWh). They are equipped with synchronous condensers, a technology that helps stabilize the grid by providing inertia and enabling the absorption or injection of reactive power. Construction will begin in 2027, with progressive commissioning in 2028.
First battery energy storage project in France
ENGIE has just started construction of its first BESS project in France, where the Group is already the leader in solar and onshore wind with 5.3 GW of installed capacity.
Located in the municipality of Castelnau d’Aude, in the Aude department, in southern France, the site covers 2 hectares near a grid connection point. It will consist of 51 modules for a total capacity of 110 MW / 220 MWh. Once commissioned — scheduled for summer 2027 — it will store and release up to 2 hours of electricity. Related News
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