Will a Tesla Megapack power France's largest battery energy storage system?

Harmony Energy is set to build France's largest battery energy storage system using Tesla Megapack technology. The 100 MW / 200 MWh Cheviré battery project will power 170,000 homes for two hours, marking a significant step toward energy security and decarbonization.

What will France's energy system look like in 30 years?

France's energy system is about to undergo an unprecedented revolution. In fewer than 30 years, everything must change: no more oil and gas imports; a lot more solar panels, wind turbines and bio-energies. Gone will be the gas stations and oil-fired boilers, replaced by electric vehicles, bicycle paths, and heat pumps.

What is France's 100 MW battery project?

The 100 MW project will mark a significant milestone for the French energy system, being the nation’s first large-scale two-hour battery, the developer said. Construction is set to begin shortly, and the system is expected to be fully operational in winter 2025.

What is the multi-annual energy plan (PPE) in France?

The development of renewables in France (mainly wind power and solar PV) which started in the late 2000s, sped up recently with the adoption of the Multi-Annual Energy Plan (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie, or PPE). The PPE envisages a significant increase in annual renewable generation from 109 TWh to 300 TWh in ten years.

Will France have a high-voltage grid in 2050?

By 2050, the very high-voltage grid used for interregional and international exchanges (400 kV and most of 225 kV) will still be in place. Built mostly between the 1970s and the 1990s to make the nuclear programme possible, it was planned to allow large transfers of energy across France.

What does Harmony Energy do for France?

Harmony Energy CEO for France Andy Symonds stated, “Developing and operating vital battery energy storage facilities across France will lead to enhanced energy security, more affordable energy bills, and the decarbonization of the grid. We are excited to commence building works on our first project.”