Is there a roadmap for energy storage in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, there has also historically not been a roadmap or detailed industrial strategy with supportive legislation, policy, taxation reliefs, or investment incentives for the energy storage market.

Why does the Netherlands need energy storage?

“As the Dutch energy transition efforts accelerate, the demand for flexibility is growing also. The challenges to our electricity grid have never been greater. Without adequate energy storage, the Netherlands risks increasing grid instability and security of supply risks,” Lion Storage said in its announcement.

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

The rise of power generation from weather-dependent renewables, combined with a major shift in demand towards increased electrification, leads to new challenges in continuously balancing demand and supply of electricity. An important direct source of flexibility for the electricity market, are battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Are battery energy storage systems a direct source of flexibility?

An important direct source of flexibility for the electricity market, are battery energy storage systems (BESS). DNV has been commissioned by Invest-NL to examine the Dutch wholesale and balancing market developments and opportunities for BESS.

What is the energy storage roadmap?

The government responded to some of the feedback from market participants, issuing its first Energy Storage Roadmap in June 2023. Amongst other points, this recognised the important role that energy storage will play in the coming years and the importance of market participants coming together to develop a holistic approach for storage assets.