The battery storage will be located at the combined heat and power plant in Västerås, as confirmed by project officials. The investment is being made by Mälarenergi on its own, with the facility expected to be operational in spring 2027. According to SVT Västmanland, Henrik Holm described the batteries as a resource to smooth out power peaks and provide extra security during major outages for Västerås and the surrounding area.
The exact capacity in MWh of the scaled-down project has not been disclosed, nor has the specific footprint compared to the original plan. Factors leading to the size reduction remain unclear, and detailed financial aspects of Mälarenergi's investment are not available.
The batteries can be used to smooth out power peaks and be a resource during major power outages, which means extra security for everyone in Västerås and the surrounding area.