The Dutch energy storage market has reached a key milestone with Lion Storage’s announcement. The developer has confirmed the granting of an irrevocable building permit for its Mufasa battery energy storage system (BESS) project. With a capacity of 1457 MWh and a power output of 364 MW, this project positions itself as the largest utility-scale storage project in the country.
A strategic project in an energy hub
Mufasa will be located in the Vlissingen port, a rapidly developing energy zone in the southwestern Netherlands. The site benefits from direct access to the high-voltage grid managed by TenneT, facilitating its integration into the national electricity system. Several hydrogen electrolysis and offshore renewable energy projects are also under development in the area.
Mufasa is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2026. Once operational, the system will participate in wholesale electricity markets as well as ancillary services, contributing to grid balance and system stability.
A market-driven economic model
Unlike storage installations that benefit from subsidies or long-term contracts, Mufasa will operate on a fully merchant basis. The facility will be active across all Dutch electricity markets, adapting flexibly to supply and demand dynamics.
This project marks a significant advancement in energy storage infrastructure development in the Netherlands, where the need for grid flexibility is increasing with the growth of intermittent renewable energy sources.
