Endra commissions its first battery storage project in a landmark Danish hybrid power plant
Endra today marks the commissioning of Kroghøj BESS near Vildbjerg, Denmark. The 20 MW / 40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) is Endra’s first battery project to enter commercial operation and is co-located with a 44 MWp solar plant.
It is also part of one of Denmark’s first utility-scale hybrid power plants connected to the distribution grid, combining solar power and battery storage through a shared grid connection. The project demonstrates how renewable energy assets can make more efficient use of existing grid infrastructure while increasing flexibility and value creation.
A major milestone
As power systems across Europe become increasingly dependent on renewable energy, battery storage is emerging as a critical enabler of flexibility and grid stability. Kroghøj BESS enables electricity storage when solar production is high and deliver energy and balancing services when demand increases or system needs arise.
– Kroghøj BESS is a major milestone for Endra. This is our first battery storage project in operation and an important step in our ambition to build flexible renewable energy infrastructure across the Nordic region. The project demonstrates how solar power and battery storage can work together through a shared grid connection, increasing the utilization of existing grid capacity while creating additional value for both the energy system and renewable generation, says Kristian Gautesen, CEO of Endra.
– Battery storage is rapidly becoming a key component of the renewable energy value chain. Kroghøj gives Endra practical experience with a business model that combines power generation, energy storage and flexibility services. We believe this will become an increasingly important part of the Nordic energy market in the years ahead, says Rune Idsø, CFO of Endra.
A close partnership
Kroghøj was developed, designed, and constructed by the Danish renewable energy company Ænergy. Endra is a majority-owner and investor alongside Jysk Energi and KP Sol & Vind. The project is the result of a close partnership that combines expertise in project development, energy trading, renewable energy operations and long-term infrastructure investment.
– Kroghøj is the result of strong collaboration between partners with complementary capabilities. Our partnership with Endra has been built on a shared ambition to develop high-quality renewable energy assets and create long-term value. The commissioning of Kroghøj BESS is an important milestone, and we look forward to continuing the journey together as the role of energy storage grows across the Nordic energy market, says Lars Naur, CEO of Jysk Energi.
The project also reflects a shared ambition to develop energy assets designed for the future electricity system, where renewable energy generation, storage, and flexibility increasingly work hand in hand.
– Kroghøj demonstrates how solar generation, battery storage and existing grid infrastructure can be combined to create flexible and future-oriented energy solutions. We are proud to have developed one of the first hybrid projects and to see it reach commercial operation together with Endra, Jysk Energi and KP Sol & Vind, says Morten Porse, CEO of Ænergy.
The commissioning of Kroghøj BESS marks the next step in Endra’s strategy of combining renewable power generation with energy storage and flexibility solutions, supporting a more resilient, efficient and renewable-based energy system.
Facts about Kroghøj BESS
- Location: Vildbjerg, Denmark
- Battery capacity: 40 MWh
- Power capacity: 20 MW
- Integrated with the 44 MWp Kroghøj Solar Park
- Utilizes the same grid connection as the solar park
- Developed by Ænergy
- Co-owned by Endra, Jysk Energi and KP Invest
- Endra’s first battery energy storage project in commercial operation
- Among Denmark’s first large-scale DSO-connected solar-plus-storage hybrid plants
For further information
Kristian Gautesen, CEO, Endra
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +47 92 01 50 77
