Empowering Education with Clean Energy: SAJ Powers the Largest School-Based Storage Demonstration Project in the Netherlands

-Project Overview

KernKindCentrum (KKC) Maastricht-West, located in the Netherlands, has officially opened as a pioneering educational hub combining primary schools and childcare services. More than just a learning space, KKC is a showcase of what sustainable infrastructure can achieve.

The facility is powered by SAJ’s CHS2 Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage System, enabling full off-grid operation — making it the largest standalone school-based energy storage demonstration project in the Netherlands to date.

-Project Highlights

Full Energy Autonomy

Approximately 1,500 m² of rooftop solar panels and a 1.2MWh battery system provide year-round clean electricity, freeing the building from reliance on the public grid.

Solving Grid Congestion

With much of the Dutch grid already at capacity, this project stores solar energy on-site instead of feeding it back, avoiding curtailment and proving the value of localized energy resilience.

Sustainability Meets Education

Real-time energy monitoring displays allow students to track the building’s solar production and consumption — making clean energy part of the daily learning experience.

-CHS2 System Highlights

The CHS2 system is the core of this project, bringing advanced performance and smart features suited for dynamic campus needs:

More than just a product, CHS2 is a foundational energy solution ideal for schools, elder care centers, and smart energy hubs — driving sustainable urban development.

-Vision and Responsibility

As Europe advances toward carbon neutrality and energy independence, the successful deployment of the KKC project sets a new benchmark for sustainable campus infrastructure. It also underscores SAJ’s long-term commitment and technical capabilities in supporting decentralized, resilient energy systems.

SAJ remains dedicated to innovation in energy storage and smart energy solutions. By working closely with our partners, we aim to deliver reliable, efficient, and flexible clean energy products worldwide—enabling educational institutions, communities, and businesses to realize their sustainability goals and contribute to a greener future.