ENERGY STORAGE

SemperPower takes control of 67MWh Rolls-Royce Dutch battery

December 5, 2023

SemperPower has taken over control of a 30.7MW / 62.6MWh energy storage project in the Netherlands, following its installation by Rolls-Royce.

The Castor project is located in the Vlissingen-Oost energy hub.

SemperPower described the project as the “largest operational battery energy storage system in the Netherlands”.

Dennis Schiricke, co-founder & CEO of SemperPower, said: “We are thrilled by the success of our latest endeavor. The energisation of Castor not only reinforces our commitment to sustainable energy, it also vividly demonstrates the power of partnership. This project gives us all extra energy to further develop our pipeline, ensuring our continued growth and confirming our establishment as a key player in this emerging market.”

Andreas Görtz, president sustainable power solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, added: “I’m excited to unveil a glimpse of our latest achievement – the successful installation of our MTU EnergyPack QG battery systems for SemperPower in Vlissingen, The Netherlands. This project is one of the largest battery projects in the EU. This marks a significant leap forward in our journey towards sustainable energy solutions.”