Average enterprise ESS system price per 150MW in Finland

How much does an ESS system cost?

Increased competition in the commercial ESS space Government incentives (e.g., tax credits in the U.S. and Europe) make systems more affordable. For example, in 2022, a 100 kWh system could cost $45,000. By 2025, similar systems could sell for less than $30,000, depending on configuration.

What is a merus ® ESS battery energy storage system?

With our Arctic design, our Merus ® ESS battery energy storage systems are engineered to endure the most extreme Nordic winters. These systems are built to operate reliably in temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F) and maintain high availability even when buried under heavy snow and ice.

What is merus ESS?

Merus ESS is a modular and scalable energy storage system for industrial and grid applications – improve energy efficiency, grid stability, and sustainability.

How will the Finnish government help to accelerate Bess investments?

Moreover, the Finnish government is improving policy support with tax exemptions for certain green investments, including battery storage, to meet the climate targets. These policies will help to accelerate BESS investments further by making them even more attractive financially.

How does Bess make money in Finland?

Today, BESS’s most significant revenue sources in Finland are frequency containment reserves (FCR-N, FCR-D up, and FCR-D down). Prices of FCR-N and FCR-D up have continuously increased for the past few years. Fingrid procures these reserves based on competitive bidding from the yearly and hourly markets.

How well developed is Finland's transmission & distribution grid?

Finland’s transmission and distribution grid is well-developed (International Energy Agency, 2023b).