Estonia inagurates its largest battery energy
Estonian state-owned energy company Eesti Energia has inaugurated the nation''s largest battery energy storage facility at the
The Biggest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Estonia Estonian energy company Eesti Energia has inaugurated the nation's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) facility at the Auvere industrial complex in Ida-Viru County, the capacity is 26.5 MW/53.1 MWh system
The battery energy storage park and its substation will be connected to the electricity transmission network using a 330kV AC underground cable, marking a first in Estonia. Baltic Storage Platform confirmed that the BESS will seek to ensure the stability and resilience of the Estonian electricity grid.
Estonia's climate minister, Yoko Alender, emphasized the role of storage systems in this transition, stating, “Estonia has a clear goal – by 2030, the amount of electricity we consume must come from renewable sources.
Estonia's investment in large-scale battery parks highlights its strategic push for both energy independence and a more sustainable power grid. However, battery parks do have environmental impacts.
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