NGEN and Uniper have begun construction on a 100 MWh battery system in Germany.

Slovenian innovative energy solutions company NGEN and German energy firm Uniper have conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for a 50 MW battery storage facility with a capacity of 100 MWh. Situated on the site of the old Uniper coal-fired power plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, the project aims to stabilize the grid by balancing wind and solar power, as stated in a joint press release from both companies.

The battery energy storage system (BESS) in Wilhelmshaven, a port town in Lower Saxony, is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2027, according to NGEN and Uniper.

This BESS is designed to manage short-term fluctuations in the power grid caused by the influx of wind and solar energy, thereby enhancing the integration of renewable sources and maintaining grid stability.

Olaf Lies, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, remarked that battery storage solutions like this one will lower the costs associated with Germany's energy transition by enabling the temporary storage of renewable electricity, preventing costly curtailment.

He noted that this investment arrives at a crucial time for Germany's energy hub in Wilhelmshaven.

Jan Taschenberger, COO of New Green Power & Gas at Uniper, emphasized that the BESS's location is ideal for efficiently integrating renewable energy and ensuring its availability when required.

Roman Bernard, CEO and Co-Founder of NGEN, indicated that the collaboration between the two companies supports innovation, climate protection, and a modern, resilient energy infrastructure in Germany.

NGEN Group, headquartered in Slovenia and operating in 11 countries, manages over 200 MWh of assets. By integrating proprietary software and hardware, NGEN delivers the crucial digital infrastructure necessary for achieving grid stability and a carbon-neutral future, as noted in the press release.