What is the power supply of the Netherlands BESS outdoor base station

Where is the Netherlands' largest stand-alone battery energy storage system located?

Dispatch, a Dutch battery developer, is going to construct the Netherlands' largest stand-alone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This groundbreaking 45MW/ 90MWh utility-scale BESS will be located in the port area of Dordrecht, on a 6000m² site and will be used for grid stabilization by storing excess energy from renewable sources.

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

RWE has officially commissioned its first large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Netherlands at the Eemshaven power station. With a total capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 41 megawatt hours (MWh), the system will be crucial in balancing the power supply and demand within the Dutch electricity grid.

Is the Netherlands a good market for battery storage?

The Netherlands is an emerging market for battery storage but, due to the lack of saturation, also a highly exploitable one. In early 2025, enspired, together with Flexcity and S4 Energy, reached an exciting milestone by taking the country’s first 4-hour BESS live in a cross-market optimization setup.

What are the main sources of energy in the Netherlands?

In the first half of 2024, renewables made up more than 50% of the domestic energy production, with 32.3 billion kWh reported. Wind, especially offshore, is the main source, followed by solar and biomass. At the same time, electricity production from coal dropped by 35% compared to 2023. Source: CBS Statistics Netherlands