Estonia: Utility-scale battery storage to stabilize the
Discover how Estonia is enhancing grid stability with 400 MWh battery storage plants, preparing for Baltic power grid independence by
It will be used to provide Estonia's state-owned energy company, Eesti Energia, has officially launched the country's largest battery energy storage system at the Auvere industrial complex in Ida-Viru County. The 26.5 MW/53.1 MWh facility aims to enhance regional grid stability and reduce peak electricity costs for consumers.
The battery energy storage park and its substation will be connected to the electricity transmission network using a 330kV AC underground cable, marking a first in Estonia. Baltic Storage Platform confirmed that the BESS will seek to ensure the stability and resilience of the Estonian electricity grid.
The park, which was reported on by Construction Review as being built in Estonia, is a joint effort by Estonian energy firm Evecon, French solar generating company Corsica Sole and the sustainable finance management firm Mirova. It is also the largest battery park in Continental Europe.
Estonia's climate minister, Yoko Alender, emphasized the role of storage systems in this transition, stating, “Estonia has a clear goal – by 2030, the amount of electricity we consume must come from renewable sources.
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