Tesla is back in the news, and this time it’s for a huge energy storage project in Belgium.
The company is set to provide its Megapack batteries for a new facility in Harmignies, Belgium, with the project valued at around 85 million euros (USD 87.4 million).
What’s Happening in Harmignies?
The project, led by clean energy provider Energy Solutions Group (ESG), will use Tesla’s Megapack batteries to create a 75 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
It’s being built in an old cement factory, giving the site a new purpose and the facility is expected to be up and running by the end of this year.
The project is being funded through a combination of sources, including a loan from the government agency Wallonie Entreprendre and a bank credit from KBC.
To generate revenue, the system will use fees from grid operator Elia, which will help manage the region’s electricity supply and demand more effectively.
Belgium’s Energy Storage Push
This isn’t Tesla’s first big project in Belgium. Back in October, the country launched its largest BESS project yet in Wallonia, featuring 40 Tesla Megapacks with a capacity of 50 MW/100 MWh.
That project, operated by Corsica Sole and built by Mitsubishi subsidiary Eneco, has already made a big impact on the local energy grid.
Tesla’s Megapack Expansion
Tesla’s been cranking up Megapack production to meet demand. In 2022, they opened their first Megafactory in Lathrop, California, and by November, they hit a major milestone, producing their 10,000th Megapack.
The factory is on track to hit its goal of producing 10,000 units (40 GWh) every year, and it’s making solid progress toward that target.
But Tesla isn’t stopping there. The company recently finished building a second Megapack factory in Shanghai, China, which started trial production a few weeks ago.
The Shanghai facility is expected to begin deliveries in the first quarter of this year, with plans to match the Lathrop factory’s production capacity of 10,000 units per year.
Why This Matters
Tesla’s Megapack projects are a game-changer for the global push toward renewable energy.
These massive batteries store extra energy from wind and solar, help balance power grids, and make energy supplies more reliable.
What’s Next for Tesla?
Tesla’s energy storage business is growing fast. With more projects worldwide, Megapacks are set to play a huge role in the global shift to clean energy.
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