Battery storage system BESS Apeldoorn reaches COD and enters Dutch energy markets

The battery storage system BESS Apeldoorn, located in Beemte Broekland near Apeldoorn, has successfully reached the Commercial Operation Date (COD) stage, officially becoming operational.

With a capacity of 15 MW and a storage capacity of 30 MWh, the system makes an important contribution to the flexibility and stability of the Dutch electricity grid.

The large-scale battery storage system was developed by Green Energy Storage (GES) on behalf of Encavis and is designed to actively participate in Dutch energy markets. By providing fast and reliable balancing services, the system provides flexibility at times and locations where it is needed most.

Integrated energy solution

The battery system was realized in combination with the nearby Bloemenkamp solar park. This allows locally generated renewable energy to be stored and used at a later time, for example during peak demand or grid congestion. This integration increases the efficiency of renewable energy use and contributes to a robust and future-proof energy system.

The system will operate in multiple flexibility markets, including:

• Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR).
• aFRR services
• Imbalance markets
• Congestion Management

In doing so, Sequoia makes a direct contribution to creating space on an overloaded power grid.