Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage solution provider, has signed its first contract in Germany, establishing a project with Obton to install over 35 MWh of storage capacity in Tangermünde in the Saxony-Anhalt region.
Trina Storage will deliver its Elementa cabinets, alongside Power Conversion Systems from Power Electronics and the associated software and controls, to Obton’s Tangermünde site. The project has been originated by Kyon Energy who will continue to jointly handle general contracting through to turnkey commissioning of the battery storage facility, due in the fourth quarter of 2024. Once operational, the project will provide arbitrage and grid support, including primary and secondary control power. The Tangermünde project is part of a comprehensive framework agreement between Kyon Energy and Obton.
Trina Storage Elementa is a modular and fully integrated smart storage solution, tailored for grid-scale installations. It includes advanced safety features, such as liquid-cooled LFP batteries, fire suppression systems and configurable multi-level battery management systems.
Torsten Lauritsen, VP, Head of Energy Storage & Power Portfolio Management at Obton, said: “We are pleased to be working with Trina Storage and the wider Trina Solar group as a Tier 1 provider of energy storage and solar solutions. The business has held this position in the market for more than 25 years and is widely renowned for its high quality, long-term reliability and top bankability. We expect this new project to be a major success.
“We have ambitious plans for our Tangermünde site, with the installation of the Elementa units adding a significant new dimension to the site’s capabilities. Our collaboration with Trina Storage will be hugely important in helping us play our part in the wider energy transition.”
Gabriele Buccini, Head of Utility Storage at Trina Storage, added: “Energy storage is increasingly important as the world continues its shift towards renewable energy, so we’re delighted to be working with Obton to deliver this project.
“This contract in Germany is a significant milestone for Trina Storage, and for the wider Trina Solar group. It’s a true marker of our progress as we continue to expand our storage offerings and capabilities on a global scale, and we look forward to seeing the success that this project brings.”
Trina Storage was recently ranked among the global top five storage providers and integrators for its strong financial position, high-quality energy storage products and services, and globally stable supply chain capability in the Energy Storage System Cost Survey 2023 report, issued by BloombergNEF. Likewise, BloombergNEF included Trina Storage in its Energy Storage Tier 1 list for the first two quarters of 2024.
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Caption: Obton's Heiner Breuer and Torsten Lauritsen meet with Ramy Shahat and Juan Ceballos of Trina Storage (left to right) to formalise the signing of Obton's Tangermünde project, which represents the first contract for Trina Storage in Germany.
Source: Trina Storage
About Trina Storage
Trina Storage, a business unit of Trina Solar established in 2015, is a global leader in energy storage products and solutions, dedicated to transforming the way we provide energy. Our mission is to lead the renewable energy transition through cost-competitive storage and to provide Solar For Everyone by expanding solar generation at scale. Leveraging over 27 years of expertise in solar manufacturing, we offer cost-effective and flexible storage solutions to meet the diverse needs of our global customers.
About Obton
Obton is a leader in the development and acquisition of solar PV and battery storage systems - mainly in Europe, but also in APAC and Canada. The company has been in the solar energy business since 2009 and actively operates more than 1,500 PV plants in fourteen countries. Obton is active in develop-to-own as well as develop-to-sell and offers opportunities to invest in large solar and battery storage funds and currently manages approximately EUR 3.9 billion on behalf of more than 4,500 Danish investors.
About Kyon Energy
Kyon Energy is a German project development company focusing on large-scale battery storage systems. Since its foundation, Kyon Energy has developed storage projects with a capacity of 770 megawatts. 120 megawatts are already in operation, 350 megawatts under construction and 300 megawatts ready for construction. With a project pipeline of over 7 GW, Kyon Energy is one of the market leaders in Germany. The company has a particular focus on the development and optimization of multi-use strategies, combined with in-depth expertise in project development and management as well as the regulation of large-scale battery storage systems. Through its battery storage systems, Kyon Energy is a driver of the energy transition and strives for a world powered by renewable, sustainable and independent energy.
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