Nordic infrastructure fund manager Infranode is to build a 60MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Denmark, which will be the largest co-located BESS project in the Nordics by capacity.
Infranode said it had reached a final investment decision on the BESS with an energy capacity of 120MWh, to be co-located with its Vandel III Solar PV Park in Vejle Municipality.
Bregentved Gods, the landowner of the Vandel III site, is a long-term partner in the project and holds a minority equity stake in the asset. Through its subsidiary Unity Power, Bregentved manages the operations and maintenance of the solar park. Programme management is led by Revv Energy, which is responsible for development and asset delivery.
Construction is planned for this year and will utilise the site’s existing grid connection.
Silas Harbo, partner and country manager Denmark at Infranode, said: “Battery storage is becoming a critical part of a resilient energy system, and Vandel III is a strong example of how renewable production can be strengthened through flexibility.
“This investment reflects our long-term approach to building infrastructure that supports system stability and the continued transition to renewable energy.”
Max Engardt, investment director at Infranode, said: “We see a promising business case as battery technology matures and market structures continue to evolve. The project has been designed with future potential in mind, including the opportunity to expand energy capacity over time, potentially up to 240MWh, as demand for flexibility in the system increases.”
Peter Amstrup-Kappel, CEO of Bregentved, said: “Vandel III has been developed with a long-term perspective, and adding battery storage is a natural extension of that ambition.
“The battery will make better use of the renewable energy produced on site and contribute to a more balanced and resilient power system. We value the close collaboration with Infranode in developing the asset further.”
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