1. Project title and brief introduction
Project name: Musselkanaal
Summary sentence:
This project will be the largest BESS installation in the Netherlands once completed, providing large-scale storage capacity in the northeast energy region.
2. Key information (quick scan)
Location: Industrieterrein Groningen Zuid
Status: Under development
Capacity: 500 MW / 2,000 MWh
Technology / suppliers: [TO BE ADDED – tender ongoing]
Grid operator: TenneT
Expected completion: Q3 2028
3. Why this project is important
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) balance the grid by storing renewable energy at times of surplus and releasing it when demand is high.
Musselkanaal plays a strategic role in the Dutch and European energy transition by reducing grid congestion in the North, where renewable generation from solar and offshore wind is abundant but local consumption is limited.
4. Technology and innovation
The BESS, inverter and transformer systems will be grid-forming, helping to stabilise the grid through inertia, voltage optimisation, black start capability, and reactive as well as active power provision.
S4 Energy works to high safety and quality standards including PGS 37, ISO 27000 range, and UL 9540 / 9540A fire safety certifications.
5. Environment and participation
S4 Energy is in close contact with local businesses and neighbours and actively involves environmental organisations to strengthen ecological integration.
An ecological zone will be created around the site, tailored to local flora and fauna, and maintained by a local company.
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6. Results and impact
With a capacity of 2,000 MWh, this project could power around 516,000 households for 3.8 consecutive hours, helping reduce reliance on gas-fired plants and stabilising wholesale energy prices in the Netherlands.
(Household calculation to be verified.)
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