20 MWh battery storage system for the city of Feuchtwangen

Large-scale battery storage facility for Feuchtwangen strengthens the local energy transition

The large-scale battery storage facility in Feuchtwangen will create an efficient infrastructure for a modern and sustainable energy supply. The facility will enable the flexible use of locally generated renewable electricity, stabilize the power grid and further promote the integration of renewable energies. The town and Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen are thus creating an important basis for a secure and sustainable local energy supply.

Initial situation:

The expansion of renewable energy is increasingly presenting cities and municipal utilities with new challenges. Electricity from photovoltaics and wind power is not always available when it is needed. At the same time, high feed-in from renewable sources can lead to temporary surpluses in the grid.
The city of Feuchtwangen and Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen are pursuing the goal of making the local energy supply more sustainable, flexible, and independent in the long term. To improve the integration of renewable energy while ensuring grid stability, the use of a high-performance large-scale battery storage system was decided. 

Project implementation

The project was implemented jointly with Siemens as project lead. INTILION was responsible for the delivery and commissioning of the large-scale battery storage system.

The system was built on the Schleifmühle site and completed and connected to the grid within approximately four months. With an output of 10 megawatts and a capacity of 20 megawatt-hours, the battery storage system is one of the central flexibility components in the local energy system. INTILION contributed its technical expertise in industrial energy storage solutions. Services included system design, integration of the storage technology into the existing infrastructure, and successful commissioning.

Functionality of the Large-Scale Battery Storage System

The large-scale battery storage system performs several key functions within the local energy infrastructure. It serves as a short-term buffer for electricity from renewable energy sources in the region. Surplus energy can be stored and fed back into the grid at a later time. This helps balance fluctuations in power generation and enables better integration of renewable energy into the energy system.

At the same time, the battery storage system enables grid- and market-oriented operation. The system can respond flexibly to changes in the power grid and thereby contribute to the stability of the energy supply.

Added Value for the City and the Energy System

The use of the large-scale battery storage system creates multiple benefits for the city of Feuchtwangen and its energy infrastructure.

Improved Integration of Renewable Energy

Renewable electricity from the region can be efficiently stored and used as needed.

Enhanced Security of Supply

The battery storage system supports grid stability and increases flexibility within the energy system.

Economic Opportunities

The flexible use of the battery storage system opens up additional economic potential for operating the local energy infrastructure.

Collaboration for the Regional Energy Transition

The project in Feuchtwangen demonstrates how cities, municipal utilities, and industry partners can work together to implement innovative energy storage solutions. Through the collaboration between the city, Stadtwerke, Siemens, and INTILION, a modern infrastructure was created that improves the integration of renewable energy and actively supports the regional energy transition.

The large-scale battery storage system is therefore an important step toward a sustainable, secure, and economically viable energy supply in the region.

Customer

Feuchtwangen municipal utilities

Feuchtwangen, Germany

Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen is the municipal energy provider of the city of Feuchtwangen. It is responsible for the reliable supply of electricity to the region and is actively committed to expanding a sustainable and future-proof energy infrastructure. Through investments in renewable energy and modern technologies, Stadtwerke makes an important contribution to the regional energy transition.

Location:

Feuchtwangen, Germany