Lion Storage commissioned Witteveen+Bos to guide the permit process for this groundbreaking project. The battery energy storage system is innovative and touches on many areas, such as environmental legislation, ecology, industrial and environmental safety and noise. For that reason, in addition to the necessary creativity and entrepreneurship, close and intensive coordination was needed with the client, the competent authority and the safety region.

A challenging assignment, because the development of this BESS in parts is ahead of current legislation. Lithium-based energy storage systems are not expected to be included in the Living Environment Activities Decree (Bal) until 2026. This means there is no clear assessment framework. In anticipation of this, Witteveen+Bos has drawn up a safety plan in consultation with the safety region that is in line with PGS 37-1 for lithium-based energy carriers.

Battery energy storage systems are being developed at an increasing number of locations and make an important contribution to the Dutch energy transition, increasing security of supply and reducing congestion, as well as reducing energy costs.