Saft Expands APAC Footprint with Landmark Energy Storage Project in Taiwan
Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in advanced battery solutions, has secured a major contract to deliver a 356 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taichung, Taiwan. This milestone project, awarded by Foxwell Power Co., marks Saft’s 11th contract in Taiwan and its largest to date, reinforcing its strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The BESS will play a pivotal role in supporting Taiwan’s ambitious 2050 net zero strategy, helping to stabilize the grid and manage the intermittency of renewable energy sources. The system will provide frequency regulation and peak-shifting capabilities, essential for integrating renewables into the national energy mix.
Comprising 108 I-Shift lithium-ion battery containers, the installation is designed for a compact footprint and high efficiency. A key differentiator in Saft’s offering is its cybersecurity-integrated control system, developed in-house and manufactured in Europe. This AI-enabled solution meets the highest cybersecurity standards, a critical factor for Foxwell Power Co., which has now partnered with Saft on five consecutive BESS projects.
The Taichung project is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025 and continue through 2026. Upon completion, Saft’s installed energy storage capacity in Taiwan will reach 630 MWh, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to energy innovation and regional collaboration.
“The success of this partnership is built on years of mutual trust and shared vision for a sustainable energy future,” said Vincent Le Quintrec, ESS Sales Director at Saft.
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