Curaҫao takes important step towards a sustainable energy future with Wärtsilä Battery Energy Storage System
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 20 May 2024 at 4.30 PM EESTTechnology group Wärtsilä will supply the Caribbean island of Curaҫao with a 25 MW / 25 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The system will enable the expansion of renewable energy capacity and the reduction of carbon emissions, representing an important step towards a sustainable energy future for the island. The order was placed by Aqualectra, Curacao’s government owned utilities company, and will be booked by Wärtsilä in Q2, 2024. The BESS and the GEMS Digital Energy Platform will provide grid stability and