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Grid congestion and the role of large-scale batteries

Written by Jan Willem Zwang, Energy Trendwatcher

During a roundtable session on March 17, organized by S4 Energy, representatives from policy, finance, grid operators, project development, knowledge institutions, and media discussed the role of large-scale batteries in addressing grid congestion.

Beyond the Grid #1

Could 2026 be the tipping point for battery storage in Europe?

To seize the moment, developers and operators must capitalize on three shifts now reshaping the sector: maturing revenue models, falling system costs and a new level of scrutiny from investors. Together, they are turning BESS into one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the energy transition.

S4 Energy expands UK footprint with 30MW battery storage acquisition

S4 Energy has signed an agreement to acquire a 30MW battery project in Northwest England from Electric Land.

S4 Energy appoints Koen Broess as Chief Commercial Officer

Press Release

S4 Energy has appointed Koen Broess as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective 18 February 2026. In this role, Broess will be responsible for driving S4 Energy’s further commercial growth, with a focus on market development, strategic partnerships and positioning battery energy storage as critical energy infrastructure in Europe.

Milestone Reached In S4 Energy’s European Growth Strategy

S4 Energy has reached a major milestone in its European growth strategy

Enspired and S4 Energy monetize the Netherlands' first 4-hour BESS

enspired and S4 Energy reached an exciting milestone by taking the country’s first 4-hour BESS live in a cross-market optimization setup together with Flexcity.

First operational 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") in NL

Landmark battery energy storage project sets new benchmark for grid stability and the energy transition

S4 Enters Germany and Acquires 310 MW Battery Energy Storage Portfolio

S4 Energy BV, has signed an agreement with Terra One Climate Solutions GmbH, a prominent German battery developer, to acquire a 310 MW portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Germany.

S4 Energy Acquires LC Energy Grid Services

S4 Energy, a leader in grid-scale battery energy storage solutions in the Netherlands, announces the acquisition of LC Energy Grid Services (LCEGS), a Netherlands-based company specializing in high-voltage battery storage systems.

Opinion: Dutch energy storage landscape, full of opportunities or facing major challenges?

Dutch energy storage landscape Full of opportunities or facing major challenges?