Expected ROI of BESS project in Belgium 2026

Which Bess projects are being developed in Belgium?

ENGIE is also developing two other BESS projects in Belgium, for which permits have already been obtained: Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh). BESS Vilvoorde aligns with ENGIE’s commitment to developing large-scale flexibility solutions, crucial for integrating renewable energy production.

When will Engie be launching a Bess project in Belgium?

The project will be executed in two phases: the commissioning of 100 MW of batteries in September 2025, followed by an additional 100 MW in January 2026. ENGIE is also advancing two other BESS projects in Belgium, located in Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh), for which permits have already been obtained.

When will Bess Vilvoorde be remunerated?

This milestone follows the project's construction permit in July 2023 and its selection for capacity remuneration in October 2023. With an installed capacity of 200 MW on a 3.5-hectare site, BESS Vilvoorde will be able to store 800 MWh of energy in 320 battery modules measuring 25 m x 4 m x 3 m, and release it to the grid for four hours.

Which ENGIE projects are advancing in Belgium?

ENGIE is also advancing two other BESS projects in Belgium, located in Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh), for which permits have already been obtained. BESS Vilvoorde is a testament to ENGIE's commitment to developing large-scale flexibility solutions, crucial for the integration of renewable energy.

When will Bess Vilvoorde be launched?

BESS Vilvoorde will be launched in two phases, with the commissioning of 100 MW of batteries in September 2025, and a further 100 MW in January 2026. ENGIE is also developing two other BESS projects in Belgium for which the Group has already obtained permits, in Kallo (100MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80MW / 320 MWh).

When will Engie's Bess project start?

The project will be launched in two phases, with the first 100 MW of batteries commissioned in September 2025 and the remaining 100 MW in January 2026. ENGIE is also developing two other BESS projects in Belgium, for which permits have already been obtained: Kallo (100 MW / 400 MWh) and Drogenbos (80 MW / 320 MWh).