4 FAQs about Nordic power grid energy storage equipment procurement

Who oversees the connection to the Nordic power grid?

The connection to the grid was overseen at the time by the Swedish minister for climate and the environment, Romina Pourmokhtari. Among her comments at the ceremony, Pourmokhtari said: “It is a great honor to inaugurate the largest energy storage investment in the Nordics, with 211 MW now connected to the power grid.

How can batteries help the Nordic energy grid?

Support for intermittent renewables: With the increasing share of solar and wind power in the Nordic energy mix, batteries can store excess energy generated during peak production times and release it when renewable generation is low, further enhancing grid stability.

What does Nordic batteries do?

We develop battery modules, racks and energy storage systems designed to power industrial applications across challenging sectors, including construction, maritime, defence, and grid systems. At Nordic Batteries we focus on what is important: safety, reliability and performance.

How does the Nordic power system work?

Besides thermal constraints, grid stability and other technical aspects also set limits for how to utilize the grid. A significant and ever-increasing share of generation in the Nordic power system comes from wind and solar power, which connect to the grid using converters.

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