Sweden Gothenburg Energy Storage Power Project

Why do we need a storage site in Sweden?

Our commitment to Sweden’s ambition of utilizing its renewable energy potential is at the core of our new site in Sweden, now one of the largest storage projects in Scandinavia. Clean energy requires a stable and flexible grid, which is why storage capacity plays a crucial role in the decarbonization and energy resilience.

What is Gothenburg's Energy Strategy?

While the strategy has three main points of focus – nature, climate and people – one of the principal targets is the transition of the city’s energy supply. Gothenburg’s development of a clean energy system is characterised by several heating and power plants that produce both heat and electricity through the partial use of fossil fuels.

How will the Gothenburg battery factory benefit the environment?

In a unique collaboration between the city and the battery factory, purified wastewater from Gothenburg residents will be used for cooling during production.The heated water will then be reused in the district heating network, benefiting both the environment and the city's residents.

Does Gothenburg have a thermal energy storage tank?

To achieve this goal, between 2018 and 2021 Gothenburg and Göteborg Energi constructed a thermal energy storage tank to integrate thermal energy storage in the district heating system. This allows the district to accumulate thermal energy during summertime when demand is lower.