The largest operational Battery Energy Storage System in The Netherlands Castor is energized and ready to go

Press Release 

• A battery system with a capacity of 30.7 megawatts, and energy throughput of 62.6 megawatt hours;
• Located in the energy hub of Vlissingen-Oost;
• The energy storage system will accelerate the stable integration of renewable energy into the Dutch electricity market;
• This utility-scale energy storage system was delivered by Rolls-Royce as a fully turn-key solution, including civil works, electrical integration and automation, to ensure the highest performance and reliability. 

We are extremely proud to announce that SemperPower has, after the successful installation by Rolls-Royce, taken over control of its second utility-scale energy storage project Castor. This project could not have reached its operational phase without the cooperation of our suppliers, capacity off takers as well as financiers. We truly believe that only together we can accelerate the energy transition. To pursue this goal; energy storage systems need to be realized. Therefore, the team of SemperPower is developing its concrete pipeline of 1.4GW, including the realization of our first HV-connected BESS. Stay tuned as the launch of star Antares is in sight! 

Dennis Schiricke (Co-Founder & CEO, SemperPower)

"We are thrilled by the success of our latest endeavor! The energization 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. SemperPower stands at the forefront of the energy transition, ready to tackle future challenges and opportunities with unwavering dedication.”

Andreas Görtz (President Sustainable Power Solutions, Rolls-Royce Power Systems)

"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. With a power rating of 30.7 MW and a staggering 62.6 MWh of energy storage capacity, 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!

At the core of the project lies the mtu EnergyPack QG and our multi-level control system EnergetIQ. This utility-scale energy storage system was delivered by Rolls-Royce as a fully turn-key solution, including civil works, electrical integration and automation, to ensure the highest performance and reliability."