Source: RES.
Second joint project for RES and SCR after successful development of Landskrona BESS project.
First project for Alingsås Energi, strengthening the grid in the local area.
Project is expected to be 17 MW / 17 MWh with Commercial Operation Date in 2024.
Global renewable energy company, RES and large-scale battery storage developer, SCR have partnered up to deliver Alingsås municipality's first large scale battery project. The 17 MW/MWh battery storage marks the second collaborative project between RES and SCR following the successful development of the Elektra storage project in Landskrona.
Magnus Mattsson, Commercial Manager at RES - Nordics commented: “The need for energy storage is heavily increasing in Sweden and projects such as this one in Alingsås and Elektra in Landskrona are game changers for smarter energy systems. RES has worldwide experience in battery storage projects and has delivered over 600 MW to support a range of grid functions. We look forward to bringing our experience into working with SCR again and enabling more renewable energy on the grid”.
Fredrik Bodecker, Managing Director, SCR: “Another landmark for SCR, taking a second project into development together with our partners. The continued transition towards a more sustainable energy future will require more storage capacity to strengthen the grid and reduce emissions from other, more fossil-intensive backup solutions.”
The project will be located in Alingsås on grounds owned by Alingsås Energi and in close proximity to one of the substations of Alingsås Energi. With significant growth of electricity demand from businesses and residences in Alingsås the battery can support the challenge of managing electricity supply and demand.
Rickard Bern, CEO of Alingsås Energi, commented:“We are extremely happy to be able to attract this type of investment to Alingsås. We see ourselves as enablers in creating the conditions for the green transition that is underway. A battery storage of this size becomes an important resource in the local grid. It contributes to secure the stability for the residents of Alingsås municipality in terms of energy supply and that is one of our main missions.”
Thomas Pettersson, Chairman of the Board Alingsås Energi: "As the Chairman of the Board of Alingsås Energi, I am very pleased and happy today that we have successfully closed the deal for an energy storage facility in Alingsås. According to Svenska Kraftnät, local energy storage facilities will also create benefits for the national electricity system, and it feels very good that we can contribute to increased sustainability for the entire society."
The battery project is currently under development and is expected to reach final status and be connected to Alingsås grid mid-2024.
Notes to editors:
About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company active in onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage, transmission and distribution and green hydrogen. At the forefront of the industry for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 23GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and supports an operational asset portfolio exceeding 12GW worldwide for a large client base. Understanding the unique needs of corporate clients, RES has secured over 1.5GW of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) enabling access to energy at the lowest cost. RES employs over 2,500 people and is active in 14 countries. For further information about RES, visit www.res-group.com
About Alingsås Energi
The municipality owned group, Alingsås Energi delivers and develops products and services in electricity (grid, trade, and production), district heating, solar system and data communication with high quality, competitive prices and low environmental impact. The customers are households, organizations, and companies mainly within Alingsås.
Alingsås Energi is a reliable supplier with a clear focus on meeting the customers overall need of energy-efficient, stable, and climate-smart solutions. Alingsås Energi wants to be enablers in the development of the sustainable society, work long-term and focusing on reducing the resource consumption in society. For further information about Alingsås Energi, visit www.alingsasenergi.se.
About SCR
SCR was founded in 2021 by Carl Hagert, Fredrik Bodecker and Thomas Wiklund with the ambition to be the Nordic Market leader in developing Large Scale Battery Storage Systems. SCR founders have extensive experience from the European and Nordic energy and finance markets within trading, risk management and business management. SCR’s vision is to establish in excess of 250 MW of battery capacity in Sweden within before 2025 to support the transition to a fossil free future supported by battery technology. For more information, visit www.scandinaviancapacityreserve.com
Contact for further information:
Magnus Mattsson, Commercial Manager - Nordic, RES, magnus.mattsson@res-group.com
Carl Hagert, Founder, SCR, +46735076199
Rickard Bern, CEO Alingsås Energi, rickard.bern@alingsasener