Government procurement price of photovoltaic ESS in Belgium

Are solar panels self-consumption a good idea in Belgium?

In Belgium, many people are opting for self-consumption for their solar panels. Here's what it means and what the advantages are: You use the electricity generated by your panels directly. If you produce too much, you can sell the surplus to the electricity grid. The upside of self-consumption :

How did the energy crisis affect Belgian nuclear power?

“In 2022, the energy crisis led to a partial reversal of the Belgian nuclear phase-out. The lifetimes of the nuclear reactors of Doel 4 and Tihange 3, with a total capacity of 2.1 GW, were extended until 2035. This reduced the need for additional capacity in the Belgian power system.

Why is Belgium a good place to invest in a battery?

Other factors that make Belgium an appealing location for battery investments are the exemption of TSO grid fees and high revenues from balancing market (mainly FCR and aFRR),” Simon De Clercq, senior research associate at Aurora Energy Research, told ESS News.

Who is eligible for the battery subsidy project in Flanders?

People who own a grid-tired battery system in Flanders is eligible for the project, companies are excluded. Per connection (EAN number) eligible for only 1 subsidy every 10 years. √A bi-directional, digital meter is necessary.

How many Bess contracts have been secured this year?

On the last day of October, system operator Elia published the results of the CRM auctions held this year, showing that a total of 450 MW of BESS had secured contracts. For the first time, two auctions were held simultaneously, namely the last auction (Y-1) for the 2025-2026 delivery year and the first auction (Y-4) for the 2028-2029 delivery year.

How many MW of Bess was contracted in 2025-2026?

Elia announced that the goal had been achieved for the 2025-2026 delivery year: “security of supply is guaranteed, and sufficient volume has been contracted”. A total of 100 MW of BESS was contracted in this procurement exercise.