February 12, 2026 – ESS-News highlights the RenewaFLEXNL initiative and the growing role of 8–100 hour energy storage solutions, including Ore Energy’s iron-air technology, in reducing grid congestion and renewables curtailment.
The article explores how long-duration energy storage (LDES) can address grid congestion and prevent renewable energy curtailment in the Netherlands. As part of the RenewaFLEXNL programme led by TNO, Ore Energy contributes its 100-hour iron-air storage technology to help enable multi-day balancing of wind and solar power. By combining technological innovation with system modelling and policy development, the initiative aims to unlock clearer deployment pathways, improve financing conditions, and accelerate large-scale storage adoption. Read more here
