Fostering energy communities: the case of Marseille | BUILD UP
Marseille plans to institutionalise and expand energy communities, integrating renewables into the urban landscape and involving more local companies for a self-sustaining
The project represents an investment of €750 million, with the aim of avoiding 750,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere every year. The Port of Marseille Fos, as an investor port, is participating in the capital of the project led by H2V, which aims to decarbonise port areas through a cleaner industry tailored to the needs of the region.
Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. France had 90MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 359MW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in France, according to GlobalData's power database.
From ESS News UK-based renewables developer Harmony Energy is looking to deliver France's largest battery energy storage system (BESS)—the Cheviré project – using Tesla Megapack technology. The 100 MW project will mark a significant milestone for the French energy system, being the nation's first large-scale two-hour battery, the developer said.
Europe is racing to add very large grid batteries to balance rising wind and solar output. As of mid–late 2025, four utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects stand out by size — each designed in the 0.5–2.8 GWh class and backed by reputable developers and public filings.
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