Companies are sitting on gold

This week, Trends published an in-depth article on the breakthrough of large-scale battery parks and their crucial role in the energy transition. Bnewable was invited to share its perspective.

The article — “Batteries are amazing (if we can get them up and running)” — explores how energy storage has the potential to become the beating heart of a flexible and sustainable electricity system.

Batteries as the engine of the energy transition

The article calls batteries the “Swiss army knife of the electricity market” — a versatile tool that stabilises the grid while helping companies manage their energy more intelligently. With more than 100 MWh of battery capacity under construction and another 500 MWh in development, Bnewable is actively contributing to this growing flexibility. Our CEO, Christophe Degrez, explains how Bnewable is already putting this into practice today:

“When prices are low, we charge the battery; when prices rise, the battery supplies power to the company. Every 15 minutes, we assess which use case creates the most value.”

A new value model for companies

The Trends publication highlights that batteries not only play a role at grid level but also create direct value for industrial players. Companies with existing grid connections — often from earlier solar investments — have a hidden advantage. They can optimise their energy management, benefit from price fluctuations, and contribute to grid stability. “That existing connection is worth gold,” says Degrez. “Batteries aren’t an extra burden on the grid — they’re part of the solution.”

Decentralised storage as part of the solution

Bnewable’s vision is clear: the energy transition becomes feasible and affordable when it’s anchored directly at company sites. Decentralised storage — close to where energy is consumed — creates flexibility where it has the greatest impact: with the companies themselves.

Read the full article in Trends (Dutch only)