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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?

How many GWh of battery storage are there in Germany?

Graphic by ACCURE. Around 2.1GWh of battery storage had been installed in Germany by the end of 2019, in households, at commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities and at large-scale in grid-connected applications.

What is the capacity of Germany's largest battery energy storage facility?

Germany is home to Europe's largest battery energy storage facility, which has a capacity of 22 MW. In June 2018, this facility was built with an investment of approximately EUR 17 million.

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 energy storage systems be operated economically today?

According to the BMWK, it is already possible to operate energy storage systems economically today due to the privileges for energy storage systems. The framework conditions for a market-driven ramp-up are also basically right. Nevertheless, there are still numerous factors that can limit the ramp-up of energy storage systems:

Can power storage be used for energy transmission?

Power storage for energy transmission: It is also possible to use power storage systems for frequency stabilisation. As power storage units, they can absorb or release short-term power peaks to support the stability of the power supply.