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15-05-2025
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NHOA and ENGIE begin construction of Belgian 400MWh BESS
Utility-scale energy storage systems provider NHOA Energy, together with ENGIE, has commenced construction on a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. The company will deliver the project to ENGIE under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement to enhance grid stability. The development follows ENGIE's selection in the fourth capacity remuneration mechanism (CRM) auction by the Belgian grid operator, Elia. The CRM, established by the Belgian government, aims to mitigate the predicted shortfall in installed power capacity, which is partly due to the planned partial phase-out of Belgian nuclear plants in 2025. The Kallo BESS project will play a pivotal role in the energy transition of the region. The project represents a strategic repurposing of the former Kallo power plant site, which ceased operations in 2011 after previously running on natural gas and fuel oil. The system will provide energy for up to four hours, meeting the needs of 48,000 households. ENGIE Belgium CEO Vincent Verbeke stated: 'It is with great pride that we are launching the construction of this battery park in Kallo, together with the Minister of Energy, the municipality and our valuable partners. 'This is ENGIE's second large-scale park in Belgium, a project that can only be realised through close co-operation with all of them. By developing this additional flexible capacity, we are contributing to the optimal use of wind and solar energy and meeting the needs of the electricity grid.' NHOA Energy will leverage its almost two decades of energy storage field experience, particularly in European power electronics and engineering, to ensure the performance, resilience and cybersecurity of the Kallo BESS. NHOA Energy global managing director Lucie Kanius-Dujardin stated: 'This partnership to support the Belgian grid operator, Elia, underscores the essential role of energy storage in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system.' In April 2025, NHOA Energy announced the commissioning of Blyth Battery, a 238.5MW/477MWh energy storage system in South Australia. "NHOA and ENGIE begin construction of Belgian 400MWh BESS" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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14-05-2025
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ENGIE and NHOA Energy Break Ground on 400 MWh Battery Project in Belgium
KALLO, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NHOA Energy, the global provider of utility-scale energy storage systems, today celebrated with ENGIE the groundbreaking of a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. The project will be delivered by NHOA Energy to ENGIE under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement. The ceremony held this morning in the presence of Mathieu Bihet, Federal Minister of Energy, Marc Van de Vijver, Mayor of Beveren, Vincent Verbeke, CEO of ENGIE Belgium, and Lucie Kanius-Dujardin, Global Managing Director of NHOA Energy, marked the official start of construction on ENGIE's battery park. This comes after the selection of ENGIE in the 4th Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) auction by the Belgian grid operator, Elia. The CRM was set up by the Belgian government to address the anticipated shortage of installed power capacity, partly due to the planned partial phase-out of Belgian nuclear plants in 2025. This project in particular will play a key role in supporting the region's energy transition while also repurposing the former Kallo power plant, which operated on natural gas and fuel oil until its closure in 2011. NHOA Energy's European power electronics and engineering capabilities, developed in almost two decades of energy storage field experience, will guarantee the performance, resilience and cybersecurity of the Kallo BESS which, once operational, will supply energy for up to four hours, meeting the electricity needs of over 48,000 households. 'It is with great pride that we are launching the construction of this battery park in Kallo today, together with the Minister of Energy, the municipality, and our valuable partners. This is ENGIE's second large-scale park in Belgium, a project that can only be realized through close cooperation with all of them. By developing this additional flexible capacity, we are contributing to the optimal use of wind and solar energy and meeting the needs of the electricity grid,' commented Vincent Verbeke. ' We are proud to once again join forces with ENGIE, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding battery energy storage solutions across Europe. This partnership to support the Belgian grid operator, Elia, underscores the essential role of energy storage in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system, ' commented Lucie Kanius-Dujardin.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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ENGIE and NHOA Energy Break Ground on 400 MWh Battery Project in Belgium
NHOA Energy will deliver the storage system, designed to enhance grid stability KALLO, Belgium, May 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NHOA Energy, the global provider of utility-scale energy storage systems, today celebrated with ENGIE the groundbreaking of a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. The project will be delivered by NHOA Energy to ENGIE under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement. The ceremony held this morning in the presence of Mathieu Bihet, Federal Minister of Energy, Marc Van de Vijver, Mayor of Beveren, Vincent Verbeke, CEO of ENGIE Belgium, and Lucie Kanius-Dujardin, Global Managing Director of NHOA Energy, marked the official start of construction on ENGIE's battery park. This comes after the selection of ENGIE in the 4th Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) auction by the Belgian grid operator, Elia. The CRM was set up by the Belgian government to address the anticipated shortage of installed power capacity, partly due to the planned partial phase-out of Belgian nuclear plants in 2025. This project in particular will play a key role in supporting the region's energy transition while also repurposing the former Kallo power plant, which operated on natural gas and fuel oil until its closure in 2011. NHOA Energy's European power electronics and engineering capabilities, developed in almost two decades of energy storage field experience, will guarantee the performance, resilience and cybersecurity of the Kallo BESS which, once operational, will supply energy for up to four hours, meeting the electricity needs of over 48,000 households. "It is with great pride that we are launching the construction of this battery park in Kallo today, together with the Minister of Energy, the municipality, and our valuable partners. This is ENGIE's second large-scale park in Belgium, a project that can only be realized through close cooperation with all of them. By developing this additional flexible capacity, we are contributing to the optimal use of wind and solar energy and meeting the needs of the electricity grid," commented Vincent Verbeke. "We are proud to once again join forces with ENGIE, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding battery energy storage solutions across Europe. This partnership to support the Belgian grid operator, Elia, underscores the essential role of energy storage in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system," commented Lucie Kanius-Dujardin. Visit View source version on Contacts nhoa@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
