Where is the largest battery energy storage system in Finland?

SEB Nordic Energy’s portfolio company Locus Energy, in collaboration with Ingrid Capacity, proudly announces the groundbreaking of one of Finland’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nivala Municipality, Northern Ostrobothnia.

What does Bess stand for?

The headlines: Power solutions firm Merus Power has completed a 30MW/36MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lempäälä, Finland, for developer and fund manager Taaleri Energia. Merus provided engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the project including development and commissioning.

What is the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry?

The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by the global shift toward renewable energy and the increasing need for reliable grid stability solutions.

What is the largest Bess project in Finland?

Merus Power’s project in Finland, currently the largest online in the country. Image: Merus Power. A flurry of major grid-scale BESS news in Finland, the Netherlands, Germany and France about projects that could all be described as the largest in those countries. The headlines:

Who owns Bess?

Ownership: BESS as a service provided to users by a third party, or delivery of the technology where the customer owns the BESS. This simplified framework is used as a methodology in the subsequent analysis of storage projects in Finland.

Are energy storage systems a solution to Finland's energy transition?

Energy storage systems offer a solution. “This groundbreaking is an important moment for Finland’s energy transition and a concrete step toward a more flexible, resilient, and decarbonized energy system,” said Jussi Jyrinsalo, Senior Vice President at Fingrid.