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How much money does the Netherlands spend on battery energy storage?

Netherlands' climate minister has allocated €100 million in subsidies to the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology.

Will Bess be available in the Netherlands in 2024?

Building a business case for BESS in the Netherlands has been a major challenge for the industry, as detailed in interviews with developer-operator SemperPower (Premium access) and developer Lion Storage, with SemperPower saying that virtually no new grid-scale BESS would come online in 2024.

Is project Mufasa a game-changer for battery storage in the Netherlands?

Lion Storage Co-Founder Arno Hendriks, quoted in a press release issued to announce the closure of project finance on the site, said, “Project Mufasa is a game-changer for battery storage in the Netherlands. As the first of its kind to secure full project financing, it proves that energy storage is not just viable – it’s investable.”

How much Bess will be online in the Netherlands by 2030?

Without subsidies, transmission system operator TenneT expects about 2GW of BESS to be online in the Netherlands by 2030, much lower than the 9GW it forecasts it needs. See Jetten’s letter announcing the accelerated deployment of the funds (in Dutch) here. This isn’t just another summit – it’s our biggest and most exhilarating Summit yet!

What is the €100 million Bess scheme?

The €100 million (US$106 million) allocation is part of a €416 million package for PV co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) technology that was initially to total €41.6 million a year, starting in 2025, for ten years. The 2025 programme is set to open on 1 January 2025, and more details will be released to the House later this year.

What will be the biggest Bess project in the Netherlands?

The project will, the developer stated, “rely solely on revenues from the various Dutch power markets and the skills and expertise of the project’s leadership team.” Lion, part of Dutch renewables investor Return since 2023, also said the project would be the largest BESS in the Netherlands completely funded by non-recourse finance.