4 FAQs about Netherlands energy storage equipment services

Who is energy storage NL?

Energy Storage NL is the subject matter expert on energy storage and conversion technology. We promote awareness and knowledge about the current and future role for energy storage and conversion in the energy system. Energy Storage NL represents the broad energy storage sector towards governments and external stakeholders.

How much energy storage does the Netherlands need?

To achieve its renewable energy targets, reports in 2021 indicate that the Netherlands will need to install between 29 and 54 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity by 2050. Storage with efficient management systems and digital controls is a crucial element of a reliable, flexible and affordable energy system.

What are the laws & regulations on energy storage in the Netherlands?

No specific laws & regulations: In the Netherlands, energy storage is not described in Dutch laws and regulations as a specific item. Standard requirements: It has to meet standard requirements for production and consumption and some specific technologies that are part of the energy storage system must comply with standardisation.

What is Wärtsilä's energy storage project?

This is Wärtsilä's first project in the Netherlands and one of the first of its kind anywhere in central Europe. As the largest energy storage project in the Netherlands to date, it will store the equivalent of the annual energy consumption of more than 9,000 households each year and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by up to 23,000 tonnes.

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