Their parent company, TotalEnergies, is a formidable player making waves in the Asia-Pacific region through their subsidiary Saft. Additionally, they’ve recently won the largest BESS (battery energy storage system) project to date in partnership with Foxwell Power Co. The project, located in Taichung, marks a pivotal development in Taiwan’s renewable energy landscape and aims to support the country’s ambitious net zero strategy by 2050.
The BESS will focus on two essential functions: frequency regulation and peak-shifting of renewable energy production. Taiwan is in the midst of a major transitional effort to renewables. This project will address challenges such as intermittency, grid instability, and congestion that accompany an increasing dependence on renewable sources.
Innovative Solutions for Energy Challenges
Saft has approached these challenges with an equally powerful solution. This has accelerated their development of integrated control hardware and software at the module and system levels. This holistic method sets the BESS up for peak performance, which will consist of 108 I-Shift Li-on battery containers. The I-Shift technology utilizes a very small installation footprint. This characteristic renders it ideally suited for dense urban settings like Taichung.
Vincent Le Quintrec, Saft’s energy storage systems sales director, emphasized the project’s significance.
“This fifth consecutive contract with Foxwell is the largest to date and will bring our installed base in Taiwan to 630MWh.” – Vincent Le Quintrec, energy storage systems sales director at Saft.
This expansion strengthens Saft’s footprint in Taiwan. It further solidifies the company’s position as a leader in energy storage solutions across the region.
Timeline and Impact
Construction on the Taichung BESS project is scheduled to begin in late 2025 and continue into 2026. This new timeline provides the space for careful planning and implementation to make sure that the project meets its goals and furthers its intended mission. Once commissioned, this BESS will provide long-lasting, effective grid stability during periods of peak energy use. In doing so, it will go a long way in ensuring a just and smooth transition to cleaner, renewable energy.
Along with supporting Taiwan’s near-term energy management priorities, this capacity-building initiative will help advance Taiwan’s long-term sustainability objectives. Taiwan is improving overall energy resilience and reliability through the incorporation of advanced battery storage technologies. It’s a hugely positive step and creates a strong precedent to other nations in the region.
Strengthening Regional Presence
Saft’s successful bid for this project win shows the company’s strong commitment to growing opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market. As industry pioneers, Saft has long recognized the need to stay ahead in developing high-performance energy storage technologies. These goals underlie the company’s pledge to deliver sustainable solutions.
The reinforcing partnership with Foxwell Power Co definitely deepens Saft’s position as a trustworthy partner in Taiwan’s energy transformation expedition. By seizing this opportunity to invest in cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, Saft is uniquely positioned to help drive a greener future.