Flexible generation
ENGIE Belgium is actively involved in flexible generation projects to meet the needs of our customers, contribute to the continued security of energy supply, and help combat climate change.
Flexible production involves the use of innovative technologies such as gas-fired power plants, battery energy storage systems and hydrogen production technologies. These technologies can be used to meet fluctuations in energy demand, compensate for the intermittency of renewable energies, and ensure the stability of the electricity grid.
Articles and press releases
Press
ENGIE to build a new battery park in Drogenbos, expanding its battery storage capacity in Belgium to almost 400 MW
03/11/2025
Press
ENGIE commissions first half of the Vilvoorde battery park
ENGIE has officially started commercial operation of the first 100 MW/400 MWh of its battery park in Vilvoorde. Once the second half is completed by the end of the year, the entire 200 MW/800 MWh installation will be one of the largest battery energy storage systems (‘BESS’) in Europe. This landmark project enhances the integration of renewable energy sources into Belgium's energy system, and reinforces its resilience.
26/09/2025
Press
ENGIE and Carmeuse announce end of Columbus project due to economic and regulatory considerations
ENGIE and Carmeuse have decided to stop the Columbus project, an industrial carbon capture and utilization (CCU) facility in Amercœur, Wallonia.
13/11/2024
Press
First spade in the ground marks start of construction for ENGIE’s new battery park in Vilvoorde
Today, on 5 July 2024, a ground breaking celebration in the presence of mayor Hans Bonte marked the start of the construction of a new 200 MW battery park on the ENGIE site in Vilvoorde. From September 2025, the batteries will be available to store 800 MWh of electricity and inject it into the grid for up to four hours. This type of flexibility, one of ENGIE's strategic priorities, will provide essential support to the power grid.
05/07/2024