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RWE Takes FID on 400 MW Battery Storage to Support Dutch OranjeWind Offshore Wind Farm

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21 September 2026

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Clean Energy

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Netherlands

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

RWE has committed to building a 400 MW/1,100 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system at its Moerdijk power station in the Netherlands to support the 795 MW OranjeWind offshore wind farm. The battery will help manage grid congestion and provide grid services, with commissioning planned for 2028.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Large-scale battery storage is now a commercial reality for grid stability in offshore wind projects. You should explore grid services and congestion relief as key value streams for your energy storage tech in Europe.

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2 sources · 21 Sep 2026

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