VivoPower studies BESS for Mo i Rana data center, targets $4M EBITDA
VivoPower PLC announced it is conducting a formal technical and commercial feasibility study for integrating a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its 41.5 MW Mo i Rana data center in Northern Norway. The study targets incremental annualized EBITDA of up to approximately USD$4 million by enabling participation in additional Nordic reserve markets. This integration is also expected to enhance the data center's suitability for AI compute workloads by improving power quality and resilience. The final investment decision is contingent on the study's completion, board approval, and regulatory clearances.
Key Highlights
- VivoPower is progressing a feasibility study for a BESS at its 41.5 MW Mo i Rana data center.
- The BESS integration targets incremental annualized EBITDA of up to approximately USD$4 million.
- The system aims to unlock FCR-N, FCR-D, and FFR Grid Reserve revenue streams.
- Power prices in Norway's NO4 bidding zone averaged USD 0.009/kWh in 2025.
- The investment decision is subject to board approval and completion of an external feasibility study.
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