Energy storage
Bredhälla
Uppvidinge, Sweden
- Phase
- In operation
- Area
- Uppvidinge
- Commissioned
- 2024
- Capacity
- 42.5 MW
About the project
Energy storage plays a central role in the electricity system of the future. Bredhälla BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) is located in Uppvidinge Municipality in Kronoberg County and consists of a battery storage facility with a capacity of 42.5 MW, established near two of OX2's wind power projects – Karskruv and Marhult.
At the beginning of 2024, the battery park was connected to the power grid. It is currently the largest of its kind in Sweden. The owner is Flower Technologies, and OX2 is responsible for its operation.
The project is directly adjacent to E.ON’s transformer station. Bredhälla provides ancillary services to Svenska Kraftnät, thereby helping to stabilize the power grid. By storing electricity (arbitrage) when there is a surplus and selling it when there is a shortage in the grid, the project contributes to increased security of electricity supply in southern Sweden.
Key facts
Project key facts
- Technology
- Energy storage
- Phase
- In operation
- Area
- Uppvidinge
- Commissioned
- 2024
- Capacity
- 42.5 MW
- Price area
- SE4
- Owner
- Flower Technologies
Sustainability
Sustainability
OX2 and our suppliers are guests in the local communities. For us, is extremely important to create dialogue with and show respect for the people who live and work in the local area. This includes transparent communication, creating local jobs, business sector development or financial grants through community funds or property tax, depending on the market and conditions in the area.
The expansion of renewable energy should not come at the expense of nature and it is not enough for us to mitigate climate change. We have long worked to minimize our negative impact on nature and are now taking decisive action towards our goal of nature-positive wind and solar farms by 2030.
Our projects are sustainable by design, from early planning to construction and management.
Accessibility
Accessibility
It is possible to hike, hunt, or pick berries and mushrooms in the wind farm area, with respect to the area's warning signs and prevailing weather conditions. Caution should be observed in certain weather conditions. It is unsafe to be near the wind turbines during thunderstorms and when there is a risk of ice or snow falling from the wind turbines. Therefore, please pay attention to the local weather conditions. Ice accumulation on wind turbines occurs at temperatures just above 0 °C and colder, especially during snowfall or when the turbine is covered with fog or clouds. A safety distance of at least 400 m should be maintained to each wind turbine during these conditions.
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
The grievance mechanism is targeted towards individuals, communities and companies who have feedback or concerns regarding our projects.
OX2 takes all complaints seriously and aims to acknowledge and resolve complaints promptly. A complaint is a formal expression of dissatisfaction made to or about OX2, related to its project development, construction, operation, or a staff member.
We acknowledge that anyone has a right to lodge a complaint and we will ensure that all the complaints we receive will be managed respectfully, objectively, and efficiently.
Sveriges största energilagringsanläggning med batterier: en nyckelspelare i framtidens elsystem
I hjärtat av Uppvidinge kommun, omgiven av skog och nära vindparkerna Karskruv och Marhult, reser sig en imponerande installation: Bredhälla energilagringsanläggning, idag den största i sitt slag. Denna anläggning, utvecklad av OX2 och nyligen såld till Flower Technologies, är en viktig del i att stabilisera och säkra elnätet i södra Sverige.
Nyheter
December 2022
OX2 etablerar energilager i Bredhälla i Småland
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Project contacts for Bredhälla
Commercial asset manager
Mattias Westerberg
+46765426045
mattias.westerberg@ox2.com
