When will Copenhagen Energy be commissioned?

With construction works scheduled to begin late this year, the facilities are expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. Copenhagen Energy has been developing the projects since the start of 2024.

What will Copenhagen energy do in 2024?

Copenhagen Energy has been developing the projects since the start of 2024. It will now proceed work with the procurement of long-lead components such as batteries, inverters, and transformers, after which it will choose engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and key suppliers.

Does Copenhagen Energy offer ancillary services & energy arbitrage?

Commenting on the Danish energy storage market, Copenhagen Energy said that it offers a solid mix of revenue opportunities through both ancillary services and energy arbitrage.

Why do electric energy storage facilities need to be connected?

Electric energy storage facilities, such as batteries, must comply with technical requirements to be connected to the distribution network. This is to ensure a high quality in the delivery of electricity to all customers.

Does Denmark have a standard for lithium-ion battery fire and explosion testing?

Denmark also lacks specific protocols for Lithium-ion battery fire and explosion testing, e.g., UL 9540A, which is a benchmark test recommended in many other countries. Danish guidelines may furthermore provide more clarification on when and which suppression systems should be installed, depending on BESS design parameters.

Is the Danish guideline DK1 applicable for the Lib?

The Danish guideline DK1 is applicable for the LIB with capacities as described in section 1.6 (e.g. larger than 2000 kWh for BESS). Nevertheless, systems with lower capacities may also lead to fire and explosion hazards, hence the capacity limitations may be revised in the future.