S4 Energy, a leading Rotterdam-based provider of grid-scale storage solutions, has launched the first 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Netherlands.
Located in the municipality of Rilland, Zeeland, the 10MW system can store energy for up to four hours, providing essential grid services and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. This system is designed to help stabilize the grid, ensure reliable power supply, and lower electricity costs for consumers.
The installation addresses critical challenges facing the Dutch electricity grid, including growing demand outpacing infrastructure expansion and the mismatch between demand timing and renewable energy availability. As Dominique Becker Hoff, CCO of S4 Energy, highlights, "Storage solutions are key to maintaining grid stability and making energy more affordable."
The Rilland BESS captures surplus energy during periods of low demand and releases it when demand spikes, ensuring efficient energy distribution. This capability enhances grid flexibility and facilitates the integration of renewable energy.
S4 Energy plans to expand its portfolio across Europe, further strengthening the resilience and affordability of the continent’s energy grid.
