“This battery facility is a clear example of a solution that contributes to the energy transition and the region’s vision of a robust and fossil-free energy-positive county. With new markets and business models for energy storage, battery solutions like the one we see here today can contribute locally and regionally to easing the burden on the electricity grid and ensuring electricity is available when it is most needed,” says County Governor Brittis Benzler, who attended the inauguration.
Last week, Jönköping Energi inaugurated its first large-scale battery at the combined heat and power plant in Torsvik. The battery will play a crucial role in balancing the electricity grid, increasing preparedness during power outages, and supporting the green transition.
Sweden is in the midst of rapid electrification, where the expansion of renewable electricity production needs the support of new solutions for storage and flexibility. Infrastructure for electricity transmission takes time to build, but the need for capacity is already here. Batteries like the one in Torsvik are vital pieces of the puzzle in the transition to a robust and efficient power system.
“It is with pride that I stand here today – on-site at our power plant in Torsvik – to inaugurate something that is both large in scale and even greater in significance. This is the beginning of something new. We are not only building technology, we are also building competence. Our goal is to create, together with our customers, a strong portfolio of flexible resources that contribute to a more sustainable and robust electricity system,” says Fridolf Eskilsson, CEO of Jönköping Energi.
We are proud to deliver a 10 MW/MWh battery system to Jönköping Energi. As the integration of renewable energy increases, such storage systems become crucial for the stability and resilience of the electricity grid. A big thank you to Jönköping Energi for a great collaboration and for the trust placed in us in this important project.