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AlphaESS Completes Production of Jonava BESS for Lithuania
AlphaESS has completed production of the 60 MW/120 MWh battery energy storage system for the Jonava project in central Lithuania. The containers are now ready for shipment, marking a significant milestone for utility-scale battery storage in Europe. This system will contribute to Lithuania's energy independence and grid stability.
AlphaESS Completes Production of Jonava BESS for Lithuania
AlphaESS has finalized the production of the 60 MW/120 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) designated for the Jonava project in central Lithuania. The containers are now prepared for shipment. This achievement highlights AlphaESS's progress in utility-scale battery storage deployments across Europe.
UB Solar, the general contractor for the project, visited AlphaESS's global headquarters and manufacturing facilities to commemorate this significant milestone. During their visit, teams conducted on-site meetings, toured the production lines, and celebrated the completion of production with a project shipment ceremony.
Lithuania's BESS market is currently experiencing a period of rapid expansion. The nation is accelerating its grid-side storage deployment efforts as a key component of its energy independence strategy and its integration with the Continental European grid.
The 60 MW/120 MWh system for Jonava is a collaborative delivery by UB Solar and AlphaESS. AlphaESS is tasked with the production and supply of the Aster 5000 battery containers. The project also incorporates a power conversion system (PCS) and a medium-voltage skid (MV Skid) provided by Power Electronics (PE), alongside a power plant controller (PPC) from UAB TSPI, ensuring full compliance with grid codes.
The Jonava BESS will connect to the 110 kV grid and will operate under the guidance of Litgrid, Lithuania’s transmission system operator. This arrangement qualifies the system to participate in the country’s balancing capacity and ancillary service markets. The project is set to offer balancing services, non-frequency ancillary services, and flexibility services to Litgrid. Furthermore, it will engage in energy arbitrage through the day-ahead and intraday markets on the Nord Pool power exchange.
With production now complete and the system ready for dispatch, the Jonava BESS is advancing to the subsequent phase of its project delivery in Lithuania.
This article is based on information from ESS News.
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