PVTIME – Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage systems (ESS), has announced the successful grid connection of the first 400MWh segment of ENGIE’s 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage project in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The largest project of its kind in mainland Europe, it uses 320 units of Sungrow’s innovative PowerTitan liquid-cooled battery storage systems.
The project’s second and final phase is set to connect to the grid by the end of 2025. Once complete, the two-phase development will enhance grid stability and supply clean, reliable energy to up to 96,000 Belgian households.
Moritz Rolf, Sungrow Europe’s Vice President responsible for business in the DACH region, BeNeLux, the Nordics and Turkey, said that battery storage is a critical yet often overlooked component of a successful energy transition. He noted that the project demonstrates how Sungrow’s technology can provide the grid flexibility that is essential for the next phase of Europe’s renewable energy development. He added that the successful strategic partnership with ENGIE on the Vilvoorde project highlights the role of battery storage in providing clean power for all, and strengthens Sungrow’s commitment to the European market.
The Vilvoorde project is a positive step towards modernising Europe’s energy infrastructure and supporting the continent’s sustainability goals for 2050. Large-scale battery storage absorbs surplus energy during periods of high production and releases it back to the grid when demand is high, ensuring a flexible yet stable electricity supply from renewable sources. This installation serves as a blueprint for integrating renewables into existing infrastructure, balancing the grid and alleviating network congestion issues.
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