- The new project in Feluy will have a power rating of 25 MW and capacity of 75 MWh.
- The project will use forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft.
- Total investment for the two projects is nearly €70 million.
- Start-up is expected at the end of 2025.
Project Overview
On the occasion of Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten's visit to TotalEnergies' Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the company announced the development of a second similar project in Belgium. The new project will be located at TotalEnergies’ depot in Feluy, featuring a power rating of 25 MW and a capacity of 75 MWh. The project will utilize forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft, with start-up expected by the end of 2025.
Investment and Capacity
The combined investment for the two projects amounts to nearly €70 million. These initiatives will increase TotalEnergies' storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW and 150 MWh. The battery storage sites are crucial for enhancing the resilience of the electricity system, providing flexibility, and addressing grid congestion issues. They also support the growth of renewable energies by compensating for their intermittency.
Electricity Value Chain
In Belgium, TotalEnergies is a significant player across the entire electricity value chain. As an electricity supplier, the company serves a portfolio of 900,000 customers. As an electricity producer, TotalEnergies operates the Marchienne-au-Pont CCGT power plant (430 MW), the Plate-Taille hydroelectric storage (140 MW), and an offshore wind farm in the Belgian North Sea (300 MW). Additionally, the company is developing solar and onshore wind projects, with a portfolio of 300 MW.
Electric Mobility
TotalEnergies is also active in electric mobility, with over 10,000 charging points in operation across Belgium. These charging points are distributed as follows: 35% on roads, 20% at private homes, and 45% in offices. The company operates recharging points in major cities such as Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent.
