German Power Supply Agency Energy Storage System

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?

Why is a battery storage system important in Germany?

The flexibility of the German electricity grid is essential to meet the challenges of the energy transition. Large-scale battery storage systems play a crucial role in stabilizing the grid and making efficient use of renewable energies.

Why is Germany relying on large-scale battery storage systems?

Germany is relying on the massive expansion of large-scale battery storage systems to drive the energy transition forward and ensure security of supply. (see electricity storage strategy of the BMWK). These storage systems are at the heart of stabilizing fluctuating electricity generation from renewable sources such as wind and solar.

What is the business model for a German energy storage system?

Therefore the business model for a German energy storage system is slightly different to business models in other markets. The key business models in Germany comprise: Improvement of reliability of electricity supply for industrial production.

How can traditional power plant sites contribute to German and European energy supply?

With this storage facility, traditional power plant sites can make an exemplary contribute to the German and European energy supply. Please click on the image to zoom At the sites of the power plants in Hamm and Neurath, an intelligent, net-worked storage system is being built.

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.