Sungrow, a leading global provider of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems (ESS), today announced the successful commissioning of the first 400 MWh phase of ENGIE’s 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage project in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The project, the largest of its kind in continental Europe, utilizes 320 units of Sungrow’s innovative PowerTitan liquid-cooled storage batteries.

The second and final phase of this 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage project is planned to be connected by the end of 2025. The two-phase development aims to improve grid stability and provide clean, reliable energy to up to 96,000 households in Belgium.

“Battery storage is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of a successful energy transition. This project is a key demonstration of how Sungrow technology provides the grid flexibility that is essential for the next phase of Europe’s renewable energy journey,” said Moritz Rolf, Vice President of Sungrow Europe, responsible for business in DACH, BeNeLux, the Nordics, and Turkey. “Our strategic and successful collaboration with ENGIE on the Vilvoorde project underscores the importance of battery storage in delivering clean energy to all and reinforces our commitment to the European market.”

An optimistic step forward for modern energy infrastructure

The Vilvoorde project represents an optimistic step toward modernizing Europe’s energy infrastructure as the continent works toward achieving its 2050 sustainability goals. By absorbing surplus energy during peak production periods and returning it to the grid when demand is high, large-scale battery storage ensures a flexible yet stable electricity supply from renewable sources. The installation of a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) serves as a model for effectively integrating renewable energy into legacy infrastructure, balancing the grid and mitigating grid saturation issues.

BESS safe, smart and efficient

Both phases of the ENGIE project are made possible by Sungrow’s PowerTitan units installed on-site. Sungrow’s BESS solutions are designed with a compact footprint for rapid installation and operational efficiency, two critical factors for large-scale infrastructure. The system’s compact design optimizes land use and features intelligently connected liquid cooling technology, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable temperature-controlled system. These technological elements ensure the safe and sustainable integration of large-scale energy storage into the power grid.

“With the first battery series already operational in Vilvoorde, ENGIE is providing some of the additional flexibility the electricity grid needs to balance supply and demand. The efficient construction of this battery plant has only been possible thanks to strong partnerships. By working closely with trusted and innovative partners like Sungrow, we can continue to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into the grid and contribute to creating a more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy system,” says Vincent Verbeke, CEO of ENGIE Belgium.

Strong Local Presence

Sungrow has established a strong local presence in the BeNeLux region, with a team providing technical support, sales, and after-sales services, with its main offices and R&D center in Amsterdam. The company also participates in major industry events, such as Intersolution and the Laadinfra conference, and organizes its own events, such as the EV Charging Summit, held in Amsterdam in October. This strong local presence ensures that Sungrow can offer appropriate and effective solutions to its partners, reinforcing its commitment to the renewable energy sector in BeNeLux.