4 FAQs about Nordic liquid flow energy storage project

How much storage capacity does Seb Nordic energy have?

The project will add 70 MW/140 MWh of storage capacity to SEB Nordic Energy's Finnish portfolio, which already includes wind and hydropower. Located in Nivala Municipality in Finland's Ostrobothnia region, the project is expected to be completed in 2026.

What is the largest battery energy storage project in the Nordics?

SEB Nordic Energy's portfolio company, Locus Energy, in collaboration with Ingrid Capacity, will build the largest battery energy storage project in the Nordics. The project will add 70 MW/140 MWh of storage capacity to SEB Nordic Energy's Finnish portfolio, which already includes wind and hydropower.

What is the largest energy storage park in the Nordic region?

Romina Pourmokhtari, Sweden's Minister for Climate and Environment, officially inaugurated the largest energy storage park in the Nordic region. The initiative, led by Ingrid Capacity in collaboration with BW ESS, consists of 14 large-scale energy storage systems with a total capacity of 211 MW/211 MWh.

Why is the Nordic region a key energy storage provider?

With existing interconnections to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Baltics, the Nordic region already serves as a key energy storage provider for the rest of Europe. Many Nordic hydropower plants are upgrading their control systems to improve its responsiveness.

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