Germany Plans Waltrop Battery Park Project: 900MW/1800MWh Joint Development by Three Parties, Construction to Start in 2026 and Operation Set for 2028.

A project poised to become one of Germany’s largest battery energy storage systems is currently in development. If everything proceeds as planned, construction of the Waltrop Battery Park will begin in 2026, with full commissioning expected by 2028. The site is located in the Münsterland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, near the Dutch border.

According to information released by the three participating companies, the facility will have an installed power capacity of 900MW and an energy storage capacity of 1,800MWh, making it one of the largest storage projects in Germany and even across Europe. The project is a joint development by German asset manager Luxcara, utility company Trianel, and Swiss energy firm BKW.

Luxcara recently acquired a portion of the project, specifically 520MW/1,040MWh. This segment will be built on land originally designated for a coal-fired power plant that was never developed. Since the site was previously intended to connect to the high-voltage transmission grid, grid connection capacity is already secured. This portion of the project has also signed a tolling agreement, although investment details have not been disclosed.

Luxcara's investment will cover development, construction, and operation of its portion of the project, which is still undergoing local regulatory approvals. The company states that this investment underscores its long-term commitment to the energy transition and to flexible energy assets.

Meanwhile, Swiss firm BKW will independently build and operate another segment of the battery park, with a capacity of 300MW/600MWh, located near a substation. BKW expects to invest over €200 million in this portion of the project. Construction is also scheduled to begin in 2026, with commercial operations starting in 2028.

The Waltrop project is seen as a crucial step in enhancing Germany's clean energy flexibility, enabling better integration of renewable energy and improving grid stability. It also brings new green value to a site once planned for coal power generation.

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