Q ENERGY and GazelEnergie commission 35 MW energy storage system in France
The partnership strengthens France’s energy security with innovative grid solutions
Q ENERGY and GazelEnergie partner on a new energy storage system
Hanwha Solutions’ Q ENERGY Division (Q ENERGY) and GazelEnergie announced the inauguration of their flagship energy storage project on the Emile Huchet site in Saint-Avold, Moselle.
The battery project, with 35 megawatts (MW) of power and 44-megawatt-hour (MWh) of storage capacity, will provide services to the electricity grid via RTE, France´s transmission system operator. It will facilitate the integration of renewable energies, stabilize the grid, and help to reduce the volatility of electricity prices. With a capacity equivalent to the daily consumption of 10,000 people, the storage system will strengthen the security of the electricity supply, particularly during the winter period. Comprising 24 latest generation containers, the facility is being built on a site with two advantages: a large area of developed land and existing grid access infrastructure.
The energy storage facility at the Emile Huchet site in Saint-Avold (Copyright: Nicolas Dohr)
“This power plant is fully in line with a development model that we strongly support: the installation of large energy storage systems on industrial sites,” said Corentin Sivy, Development Director of Q ENERGY France. “This type of conversion, initiated by GazelEnergie at the Emile Huchet plant, perfectly embodies our vision of an energy transition that is both efficient and respectful of the environment.”
"This energy storage project embodies our ambition to transform the Emile Huchet site into a genuine eco-platform dedicated to the production of electricity and green energy services,” said Frédéric Faroche, Chairman of GazelEnergie. “It highlights our commitment to investing in France. Our partnership with Q ENERGY demonstrates the expertise and complementary nature of our two companies."
This project, the first of its kind for the two companies, reflects their shared desire to accelerate the development of energy storage solutions. It also marks a strong commitment by Q ENERGY and GazelEnergie to support the energy transition.
Q ENERGY
Q ENERGY is Europe's provider of holistic solutions for green power plants. The company is active along the entire value chain of renewable energy projects - from solar parks, onshore and offshore wind projects to energy storage solutions and hybrid power plants. More than 450 employees in the Berlin headquarters and further international offices are currently driving a development pipeline of 16 GW across Europe. Building on 25 years of experience and +2.5 GW completed renewable energy assets, Q ENERGY is currently active in Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany as well as in Italy. Together with its independent sister company Hanwha Qcells, Q ENERGY forms the energy division of its mother company and top-tier Korean enterprise Hanwha Solutions Corporation.
For more information, visit: https://qenergy.eu/
Hanwha Solutions
Hanwha Solutions aims to deliver sustainable solutions for the planet through smart energy solutions and customer-focused materials. The company operates its business through three divisions: Qcells, Chemical, and Insight. The Qcells Division offers total energy solutions from photovoltaic module manufacturing, power plant operation to electricity retailing service. Long recognized as a prominent leader in the chemicals industry, the Chemical Division is growing into a global green energy materials company with its cutting-edge solutions for eco-friendly materials. The Insight Division is providing differentiated solutions through comprehensive development and fnancing for projects such as cities, smart green industrial complexes, renewable energy, premium real estate and premium content. With its innovative technologies for sustainable growth, Hanwha Solutions strives to become a global leader in bringing a better future for humanity.
For more information, visit: www.hanwhasolutions.com/en/
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