Swedish Energy Storage Station Intelligent Auxiliary Control System

When will a battery energy storage system be built in Sweden?

Construction has begun on Sweden’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) undertaken by Neoen, an Independent Power Producer and Nidec, a system integrator. The project has been projected to come online in early 2025. Neoen is headquartered in Paris.

What is the largest battery energy storage system in Sweden?

Named Isbillen Power Reserve, the 1-hour duration Battery Energy Storage System project will be the largest in Sweden and the largest in the Nordics by megawatt (MW) power. The largest by megawatt-hours energy capacity in the Nordics will be a 2-hour project in Finland that Neoen recently started building.

What is Ingrid capacity & BW ESS?

Ingrid Capacity has started the design phase of a 100-MW/200-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Sweden which will be connected to energy group E.on SE’s (ETR:EOAN) regional grid in Horsaryd, Karlshamn municipality. Ingrid Capacity and BW ESS’ energy storage system in Gavle, Sweden. Image source: Ingrid Capacity.

How will a new battery help Uppsala eldistribution & Svenska Kraftnät?

The new battery and technology are at the forefront. What’s unique about this project is that it can support both Uppsala’s electricity grid capacity as a service for Vattenfall Eldistribution, and help Svenska Kraftnät (the Swedish power grid authority) in its role to balance the frequency in Sweden.

What is the largest Bess project in Sweden?

The 1-hour duration BESS project, called Isbillen Power Reserve, will be the largest in Sweden and the largest in the Nordics by megawatt (MW) power.

Is Elmia solar accelerating the energy transition in Sweden?

Elmia Solar 2025 reinforced that the energy transition in Sweden in accelerating, but challenges remain. Battery storage is proving its value, but developers need better financing, optimized operations, and stronger cybersecurity to scale successfully.