Mott MacDonald to support one of Europe's largest battery energy storage projects

The consultancy firm will provide owner's engineering and advisory services to Giga Storage on the Leopard Project in the Netherlands.

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy, has been selected by Giga Storage, a Dutch developer of large-scale battery energy storage projects, to provide owner's engineering and advisory services on the Leopard Project – one of Europe's largest battery energy storage projects with a physical capacity of 300MW/1200MWh.

The Leopard Project, located on a former aluminium smelter site in the north of the Netherlands, aims to contribute significantly towards stabilising the electricity system in line with net zero objectives. The project will help balance the difference between supply and demand on the Dutch electricity grid, delivering a more reliable energy source. The project is set for commissioning at the end of 2026.

Mott MacDonald will review every aspect of the project's design and confirm documentation is thoroughly vetted and prepared. The role not only enhances the firm's foothold in the Netherlands' Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market but underlines its key player status in the wider European renewable energy sector.

Jillis Raadschelders, account lead for new energy, Europe, at Mott MacDonald, said: "Our work on the Leopard Project represents more than technological advancement – it embodies our commitment to supporting the global transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape, while reinforcing our dedication to environmental sustainability and innovation. Moving forward, our focus will be on leveraging our expertise to ensure the success of the project, paving the way for future advancements in renewable energy storage and distribution."

With the world's renewable energy capacity reaching record levels, Mott MacDonald is at the forefront of the shift towards renewable energy storage. The firm has been involved in several BESS projects across the world, including the New Zealand Battery Project at Lake Onslow, the utility-scale Hokkaido Chitose Solar PV Plant in Japan, and Jupitor Power’s 200MW/200MWH Crossett facility in Crane County, Texas, USA.