Germany s low-carbon energy storage system construction

Can Germany build a large-scale carbon storage and transport infrastructure?

Germany’s government cabinet has adopted a draft law to allow and promote the large-scale buildup of carbon storage and transport infrastructure in Germany. The legal changes would mean that relevant projects are “of overriding public interest”, simplifying planning, permitting and construction.

Does Germany need energy storage systems?

While around 254 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity were generated from renewable energy in Germany in 2022, 600 TWh of electricity are expected to come from renewable sources by 2030. Germany is particularly dependent on a market ramp-up of energy storage systems, especially battery storage systems. What role do energy storage systems play?

What is the energy storage strategy?

The strategy paper provides an overview of the measures and challenges involved in establishing energy storage systems. The energy storage strategy aims to promote the expansion and integration of energy storage systems and thus support the energy transition. By 2035, the energy sector in Germany should be largely free of greenhouse gas emissions.

Can Germany capture CO2?

Capturing CO2 is already permitted in Germany, but current laws make it impossible to start a storage project and severely limit large-scale transport. CCS is quickly gaining massive importance in Germany, at the EU level, and globally as an essential element of climate action.

What is a future German energy system with a dominating contribution?

Palzer, A.; Henning, H.-M. A future German energy system with a dominating contribution from renewable energies: A holistic model based on hourly simulation. Energy Technol. 2014, 2, 13–28. [CrossRef]

How does Bess support Germany's energy transition?

By ensuring energy resilience, reliability, and sustainability, BESS aligns with Germany’s vision for a carbon-neutral future and sets a benchmark for the global energy transition. Enabling Germany's Energy Transition requires an economically sustainable model to attract necessary private capital.