Rolls-Royce Powers Dutch Wind Farm with New Battery

• Rolls-Royce powers Zeewolde wind farm with a 35.1-MW battery, enhancing energy storage and grid efficiency for over 200 local stakeholders.

Rolls-Royce Holdings has been contracted to supply a 35.1-MW battery system for the 320-MW Zeewolde wind farm in the Netherlands. The order from Eleqtis BV includes the delivery, installation, and long-term maintenance of the mtu EnergyPack system. This will be the second battery storage system for the wind park, with the first 32.6-MW unit set to go online this summer.

The new battery system, scheduled for commissioning in 2026, will store excess electricity and feed it back into the grid as needed. Rolls-Royce will manage its operations for 10 years. The Zeewolde wind farm is owned by over 200 local stakeholders.

How will Rolls-Royce's battery system enhance the Zeewolde wind farm's efficiency?

• Increased Energy Storage Capacity: The addition of the 35.1-MW battery system will significantly increase the wind farm's total energy storage capacity, allowing it to store more excess electricity generated during peak production times.
• Grid Stability and Reliability: By storing excess energy and releasing it when demand is high or production is low, the battery system will help stabilize the grid, ensuring a more reliable supply of electricity.
• Enhanced Efficiency: The ability to store and release energy as needed will optimize the wind farm's efficiency, reducing energy wastage and maximizing the use of generated power.
• Reduced Curtailment: The battery system will minimize the need to curtail wind energy production during periods of low demand, ensuring that more of the generated renewable energy is utilized.
• Support for Renewable Integration: By providing a buffer for variable wind energy, the battery system will facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources into the grid.
• Economic Benefits: Improved efficiency and reduced curtailment can lead to increased revenue for the wind farm, benefiting the local stakeholders who own it.
• Long-term Maintenance and Management: With Rolls-Royce managing the system for 10 years, the wind farm can expect consistent performance and reduced operational challenges.