Tesla is set to launch a new $150 million Megapack battery facility in east France, featuring a capacity of 240MW/480MWh. This project marks one of the largest battery installations in the country. The company will handle the full engineering, procurement, and construction scope.
Tesla has announced plans for a significant energy storage project in east France. The facility, valued at $150 million, will utilize the company's Megapack technology with a power output of 240 megawatts and energy storage of 480 megawatt-hours. According to reports, this will be among the largest batteries operational in France upon completion.
The project is slated to open soon, though an exact timeline has not been specified. Tesla is taking on the complete responsibility for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the site. Additionally, the facility will incorporate Tesla's Autobidder trading platform to optimize energy trading and management.
This development underscores Tesla's expanding role in large-scale battery storage solutions across Europe. The Megapack units are designed for grid-scale applications, helping to stabilize energy supply and integrate renewable sources. No further details on partners or specific location within east France were provided in the announcement.