BESS supplier quotation in Belgium 2026

How many MW of Bess was contracted in 2025-2026?

Elia announced that the goal had been achieved for the 2025-2026 delivery year: “security of supply is guaranteed, and sufficient volume has been contracted”. A total of 100 MW of BESS was contracted in this procurement exercise.

Are merchant-exposed projects sourcing project finance in Belgium?

“We have seen similar or even much bigger merchant-exposed projects sourcing a large share of their financing through project finance in the Netherlands recently, but Belgium is a bit more complex market,” BStor’s Pierre Bayart said.

How many Bess contracts have been secured this year?

On the last day of October, system operator Elia published the results of the CRM auctions held this year, showing that a total of 450 MW of BESS had secured contracts. For the first time, two auctions were held simultaneously, namely the last auction (Y-1) for the 2025-2026 delivery year and the first auction (Y-4) for the 2028-2029 delivery year.

How many energy storage projects are there in Belgium?

A quick look at the European Energy Storage Inventory public database hosted by the European Commission (EC) JRC Smart Electricity Systems initiative using data from Wood Mackenzie highlights 21 operational energy storage projects in the Netherlands and only 12 in Belgium.

Should Bess players participate in procurement exercises?

Simon De Clercq, senior research associate at Aurora Energy Research, tells ESS News that there is even more room for BESS players to participate in the procurement exercises. Belgium’s storage fleet is growing at a fast pace, not the least due to the opportunity to secure contracted revenues via its CRM auctions.

What is a Bess CRM exemption?

For BESS, CRM represent between 10 to 20% of the revenue. Complex process, complex rules and additional liabilities can frighten BESS developers. Exemption for 10 years of 100% of variable grid cost fee. Only FTM, BTM not exempted. Applicable for project with CoD before 01/01/2028. Exemption to be reconduct in each “period tarifaire”. THANK YOU!