According to reported plans, Tesla's Megapacks will be utilized to construct the Netherlands' biggest battery storage system.

The coastal city of Vlissingen in the Netherlands is set to become home to the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS), named Project Mufasa. This ambitious project, with a discharge capacity of 350 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 1.4-gigawatt-hour (GWh), is poised to play a crucial role in stabilizing electricity supply.

Project Mufasa is the brainchild of Dutch energy developer Lion Storage, backed by a consortium of major international investors. The financing for this project marks the largest non-recourse funded BESS project in the Netherlands, totaling €350 million. Macquarie Capital, a leading global investment bank, acted as the lead equity investor, while Tesla served as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner.

The project will be operated by Eneco, a long-time player in the Dutch renewable energy sector. Eneco will oversee the daily operations of Project Mufasa, ensuring its smooth integration into the high-voltage grid. The facility will be powered by 372 Tesla Megapack 2 XL battery systems, a testament to Tesla's growing influence in the global battery storage market.

Tesla's Megapack solutions have been widely adopted across Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Australia for stabilizing electricity grids. In 2024, the company helped deploy a record-breaking 31.4 GWh of battery storage, solidifying its role as a key supplier of grid-scale battery technology worldwide.

Arno Hendriks, co-founder of Lion Storage, hailed Project Mufasa as a game-changer for energy storage in the Netherlands. "This project is a significant step forward in our mission to provide a sustainable and reliable energy future for the Netherlands," he said.

The renewable energy ambitions of the Netherlands include targeting 21 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity by 2032. Project Mufasa will undoubtedly contribute to this goal by absorbing excess power during times of high generation and discharging it when demand peaks.

Global financial players involved in the investment include Macquarie Capital, Belgium's TINC, Dutch infrastructure investor Return, a consortium of six major banks, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, and Greenberg Traurig. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking served as the financial advisor, while Greenberg Traurig provided legal counsel.

The battery storage system will be integrated into the high-voltage grid using the existing connection from a former coal-fired power plant in Vlissingen. This integration not only preserves the plant's infrastructure but also symbolizes the Netherlands' transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Project Mufasa is expected to be operational by 2027, marking a significant milestone in the Netherlands' journey towards a sustainable energy future.

According to reported plans, Tesla's Megapacks will be utilized to construct the Netherlands' biggest battery storage system.