Namibia New Energy Storage Box Company

NamPower, Namibia's state-owned power utility, has signed a contract with a Chinese joint venture to build the first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in the country and the Southern African region. [pdf]

Irish Micro-Controlled Flywheel Energy Storage Company

Irish company Schwungrad Energie Limited is behind the initiative which will be based in Rhode, Co. Offaly and is being developed in collaboration with the Department of Physics & Energy at University of Limerick. [pdf]

FAQS about Irish Micro-Controlled Flywheel Energy Storage Company

What is flywheel energy storage?

It has received the support of Beacon Power, LLC, a US based company and global leader in the design, development and commercial deployment of proven flywheel energy storage technology at the utility scale. Flywheel technology produces and stores small but highly flexible amounts of power to suit grid requirements.

What was the first grid connected hybrid powered flywheel plant in Ireland?

The project involved developing and establishing the first grid connected Hybrid Powered Flywheel plant in Ireland. The plant comprised grid connected hybrid powered flywheels and battery technology. The fast responding plant was designed to allow energy to be transferred from the electricity grid system during period of low demand.

Can short-duration flywheel energy storage improve grid stability?

We are optimistic about the potential in Ireland and Europe for short-duration flywheel energy storage as a key tool to help address the grid system stability impacts of leading implementation of renewable energy sources.

Who has invested in a hybrid flywheel system?

Additional investment has been received from Offaly based company, RR Projects and the European Commission, to facilitate development of Europe’s first Hybrid flywheel system service facility. The Irish Trasmission System Operator. EirGrid, selected this project as a potential “Demonstration Project†under its Smart Grid Program.

Is flywheel technology a '100% clean' power source?

Frank Burke, Schwungrad Technical Director, with extensive industry experience and who was involved in the early development of system services, says: “Flywheel technology has the advantage of being a ‘100% clean’ power source as the hybrid technology has no direct fuel use or related emissions, and no water consumption.

What is flywheel technology?

Flywheel technology produces and stores small but highly flexible amounts of power to suit grid requirements.

Finnish smart energy storage battery company

The project, now called Rando Grid Oy, commenced operations on January 24, 2025, with Cactos Oy selling its full ownership stake to JTel Oy and Rando Ventures Oy, owned by Juha Hulkko and Tero Ojanperä respectively. [pdf]

FAQS about Finnish smart energy storage battery company

Where is the largest battery energy storage system in Finland?

SEB Nordic Energy’s portfolio company Locus Energy, in collaboration with Ingrid Capacity, proudly announces the groundbreaking of one of Finland’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nivala Municipality, Northern Ostrobothnia.

How will a new battery energy storage system help the Finnish grid?

After the start of commercial operations in 2026, the project will contribute an important balancing function to the Finnish grid, supporting the Finnish renewable energy expansion. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the afternoon on Monday the 26th of May on the site near Nivala where the battery energy storage system will be built.

Are energy storage systems a solution to Finland's energy transition?

Energy storage systems offer a solution. “This groundbreaking is an important moment for Finland’s energy transition and a concrete step toward a more flexible, resilient, and decarbonized energy system,” said Jussi Jyrinsalo, Senior Vice President at Fingrid.

Should battery storage be integrated with Finland's growing wind capacity?

Benjamin Kennedy, Ardian’s Managing Director for Renewables Infrastructure, emphasized the strategic importance of integrating battery storage with Finland’s growing wind capacity to ensure a balanced and efficient energy system.

What is the Nivala battery energy storage system?

The Nivala battery energy storage system marks the second collaboration project between Locus Energy and Ingrid Capacity.