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Rolls-Royce has been awarded to supply and install a large-scale mtu EnergyPack QG battery storage system on a turnkey basis to the Dutch energy company Semper Power in Vlissingen. The order also includes general contractor services, as well as the construction of the building and other infrastructure. Semper Power develops and operates energy storage systems for wind and solar farm developers, distribution grid operators, and industrial customers. grid frequency regulation The large-scale battery storage system, with a capacity of 30 megawatts and a storage capacity of 60 megawatt-hours, is used for grid frequency regulation in the Netherlands to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources into the public grid. When fully charged, the system has the capacity to supply 8,000 households with electrical energy for an entire day. The mtu QG EnergyPack storage solution from the Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems consists of 168 battery units, 7 inverters, and the intelligent control platform mtu EnergetIQ. energy transition When commissioned in spring 2023, it will be the largest energy storage system in the Netherlands When commissioned in spring 2023, it will be the largest energy storage system in the Netherlands and one of the largest in the EU. "We see it as our task to accelerate the energy transition. We do this by using energy storage systems that store sustainable energy in times of surplus and release it when the market needs it. We are delighted to have found Rolls-Royce as a partner who, with its high-quality solutions, is pulling in the same direction as us," explained Dennis Schiricke, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SemperPower B.V. EnergyPack QG large-scale storage solutions Rolls-Royce has recently started supplying mtu EnergyPack QG large-scale storage solutions to go with its battery container solutions. These consist of modular units for capacity and power and can be flexibly configured to any size. The components include integrated battery cabinets and the intelligent control system mtu EnergetIQ. They are mainly used for grid services, energy trading, and the integration of renewable energies. Due to their modular design and high energy density, they can be flexibly adapted to project-specific services and capacities. The mtu EnergetIQ control platform ensures optimum performance and flexibility. net-zero greenhouse gas emissions Our new large-scale battery storage systems support the integration of renewable energy sources into power" "With our new large-scale battery storage systems that support the integration of renewable energy sources into the power supply, we are taking another step with our customers towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions," explained Andreas Görtz, President of Sustainable Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems. Andreas Görtz adds, "We are very much looking forward to working with Semper Power on this." Semper Power Semper Power, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, develops, finances, and operates energy storage projects in various areas in the Netherlands. The company offers wind and solar farm developers, distribution system operators, and industrial customers the opportunity to install and operate a smart energy storage system and provide capacity and supply contracts.

Rolls-Royce has already delivered six of a total of eight mtu EnergyPacks to VISPIRON GmbH, the southern German provider of sustainable mobility and energy solutions. The battery storage systems have been commissioned in solar parks in Bavaria and Thuringia in Germany, and are used for so-called intraday trading, i.e. the short-term purchase and sale of electricity delivered on the same day. Intraday trading Intraday trading is particularly important for absorbing unpredictable changes in electricity production Intraday trading is particularly important for absorbing unpredictable changes in electricity production and demand caused by the volatile feed-in of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. “With regard to increasingly volatile electricity markets, battery storage can be used to profitably market storage capacity, while having a stabilizing effect on our power grids,” explained Florian Schönberger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of VISPIRON ENERGY GmbH & Co. KG. Rolls-Royce’s mtu EnergyPacks One of the decisive factors for VISPIRON to cooperate with the business unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce was that the mtu EnergyPacks are fully integrable, modular systems, which are available with power ratings from 60 kVA to 2,000 kVA, as well as a storage capacity from 70 kWh to 2,200 kWh and are characterized by high availability. As marketer of the battery storage systems and green power supplier, SEtrade GmbH, a member of the VISPIRON Group, uses the virtual power plant in combination with an auto-trading system, in order to react to price fluctuations on the stock exchange in real time. Growing market in the VISPIRON business model “We see a growing market in the VISPIRON business model and in our storage products, and are pleased that together we can make a relevant contribution to grid and supply stability, and thus, actively contribute to the energy transition,” said Andreas Görtz, President - Sustainable Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems. Rolls-Royce produces its battery systems at its own plant in Ruhstorf, Bavaria Rolls-Royce produces its battery systems at its own plant in Ruhstorf, Bavaria. The products are offered as 20- and as 40-foot containers or as compact versions (slightly smaller than 10 feet) under the mtu brand. They are scalable, so they can be flexibly adapted to customers’ performance and capacity requirements. Featuring electronic controls, inverters In addition to the lithium-ion battery modules, the mtu EnergyPacks include electronic controls, inverters and cooling equipment, making them a complete storage solution. Battery storage is a core component of microgrids, but is also integrated into solar parks for grid stabilization, for example, or serves the charging infrastructure of e-mobility. More than 100 mtu energy packs are already in use worldwide. VISPIRON Group The VISPIRON Group from Munich, Germany, develops, plans, builds and operates solar parks, energy storage, charging infrastructure and shared mobility, as well as smart energy and mobility solutions.

SemperPower proudly announces that it is entering the realization phase of its second large-scale energy storage project: Project Castor. When it goes into operation in the spring of 2023, this battery system will be the largest battery project in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in Northwest Europe. The 30 MW/ 63 MWh battery system will be used long-term to offset the volatility of sustainable energy portfolios. This promotes the integration of sustainably generated energy into the Dutch electricity market.  Project Castor A battery system with a capacity of 30 megawatts and an energy storage capacity of 68 megawatt hours will be put into operation in the spring of 2023; Located in the energy hub of North Sea Port in Vlissingen-Oost, with a direct connection to the Stedin network; With Rolls-Royce as delivery and installation partner; Made possible by Triodos Bank and the National Growth Fund as financing partners. the second large-scale battery project "We are very proud of this fantastic result! This is an important milestone in the development of our second large-scale battery project, this time even the largest project in the Netherlands," said Dennis Schiricke, CEO, of SemperPower. Dennis Schiricke adds, "With this project, SemperPower underlines its development capacities, and together with our project partners, we play an important role in accelerating the energy transition." expert comments Andreas Görtz, President of Sustainable Power Solutions, Rolls-Royce Power Systems, comments, "With our new large-scale battery storage systems that support the integration of renewable energy sources into the power supply, we are taking another step with our customers towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. We are very much looking forward to working with SemperPower on this." Remko de Bie, Senior Account Manager Energy and Climate, Triodos Bank, said, "To make optimal use of wind and sun and to keep the electricity network stable, energy storage is a link that cannot be missed. It not only prevents waste but also polluting gas and coal-fired power stations need to produce less when there is a shortage of electricity. Triodos Bank wants to accelerate the energy transition by giving energy storage a tailwind. The financing - together with the Groenfonds - of SemperPower confirms our ambition to be a leader in this new market." Emile Peters, Investment Manager, The National Green Fund, said, "Sustainable energy storage systems are relatively new. Many financiers then drop out because they cannot properly assess the risks. The Green Fund, now together with Triodos Bank, is happy to finance pioneers, such as SemperPower, so that they can accelerate the energy transition."