Europe’s largest energy storage facility has begun operating in the Belgian province of Wallonia, as the continent aims to secure its energy supply.The 40 lithium-ion mega-batteries allow for stable energy distribution across the public grid even when wind or solar power inputs fluctuate.Given the current energy crisis, stocking up on electricity could be key for Europe’s energy independence, according to Michael Coudyser, CEO of solar energy company, Corsica Sole.”Today we have a clear understanding that energy is a sovereignty issue…and we can envisage [the new site] allowing us to rely even less on external sources of energy,” he told Euronews.The centre can store 100 MWh of electricity. Each battery costs around €800,000 and should last for around ten years, after which they will be recycled by the manufacturer.The investment cost €30 million without any public…
Europe’s largest energy storage facility begins operations in Belgium
