Grid-side energy storage project in Gothenburg Sweden

4 FAQs about Grid-side energy storage project in Gothenburg Sweden

Why did batteryloop install energy storage in Gothenburg?

In Gothenburg, Batteryloop installed energy storage in the middle of the city's electricity grid. The company adds that the installation allowed the new Humlestaden district to contribute positively to Gothenburg “even before the district is fully developed” by supporting the local grid with power during peak hours.

What is the biggest investment in energy storage in the Nordics?

In comments at the ceremony, Pourmokhtari said, 'It is a great honour to launch the largest investment in energy storage in the Nordics, with 211 MW of electricity currently connected to the grid. 'Thanks to the efforts of Ingrid Capacity and BW ESS, we are reducing grid congestion and increasing power generation.'

What's going on with the Högsbo industrial area in Gothenburg?

The Högsbo industrial area in Gothenburg is undergoing renewal with Stena Fastigheter and Ikano Bostad building a new neighbourhood called Humlestaden. 3,000 flats and community spaces will soon join the existing infrastructure and Gothenburg's grid “which faces major challenges in the face of future capacity shortages,” writes Batteryloop.

How much power does Gothenburg need in 2035?

In 2035, the power needs in Gothenburg are expected to be 70% more than they are today. That's equivalent to a new Malmö [Sweden's third largest city],” said Lars Edström, CEO at Göteborg Energi Nät AB, in a press release.