Challenges remain for inertia in Germany, but value to BESS ‘will only go up’
The inertia market could be a significant contributor to the German energy mix, despite the challenges that remain.
Expert counterparties and tolling structures key to minimising uncertainty in German BESS market
Minimising counterparty risk is a key component of the German BESS sector, particularly amid ongoing political uncertainty.
Germany Roundup: ‘First fully merchant financing’, 180MWh M&A, analytics deal on 282MWh project
A trio of notable Germany announcements: Aquila Clean Energy EMEA has financed a merchant project, Chint Solar has sold a portfolio to Second Foundation while Twaice will provide analytics on behalf of BayWa r.e..
German BESS market has moved beyond peak hype
“The word tsunami describes very well the hype that was in Germany,” said Cristina Yandiola at this week’s Energy Storage Summit.
‘Critical’ for Germany’s capacity market design to enable battery storage participation
The upcoming German capacity market must be designed in such a way that enables BESS to generate revenue, according to industry experts.
UK BESS M&A rebounds with CIP, Fidra, Elements Green, Gresham House, Eelpower transacting on 4.2GWh
After a quiet period, M&A in the UK’s large-scale BESS market has picked up with transactions from CIP, Fidra Energy, Elements Green, Gresham House and Eelpower in the past fortnight.
Policy clarity on FCAs, grid fees needed to realise the potential of German BESS
Greater clarity in both government policy and market mechanisms could be essential if the German BESS industry is to realise its potential.
EU Roundup: R.Power, OX2, BRUC, Aukera finance BESS in Poland, Spain and Belgium totalling 2.2GWh for 2027 COD
Four large-scale BESS projects totalling a combined 2.2GWh of capacity in major EU markets can now proceed with construction following successful financing by owners OX2, R.Power, BRUC and Aukera.
Europe must support role of long-duration energy storage in electrification, security and competitiveness, trade groups say
The European Commission must “acknowledge the clear role of long-duration energy storage,” organisations including Energy Storage Europe and the LDES Council have urged.
Eco Stor and Next Kraftwerke agree toll for 700MWh Germany BESS
Owner-operator Eco Stor has secured a long-term toll with utility Next Kraftwerke for its 300MW/700MWh project in Förderstedt, Germany, one of the largest being built in the country.
