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How does the energy storage subsidy work?

Finance is available for up to 100% of eligible net investment costs. The subsidy amounts to a maximum of 30% of the investment cost for the energy storage system, and it is linked to demanding technical requirements. This ensures that funding is only provided for high-quality products.

Are photovoltaic home storage systems subsidized?

This year, photovoltaic home storage systems have been subsidized through a 34-million euro investment (more information here). In Baden-Württemberg, the “Grid Service Photovoltaic Battery Energy Storage” funding program, which was well-received in both 2018 and 2019, resumed on 1 April 2021 – however, all funding has already been allocated.

Are battery storage systems subsidized?

Battery storage systems are subsidized with a wide variety of grants, loans and programs you should be taking advantage of. And because finding the right program isn’t easy, since they vary between states, it is important to seek advice from local specialists so that nothing stands in the way of you and your energy storage subsidy.

How can I reduce my use of expensive grid electricity?

Therefore, generating as much electricity as possible by yourself is highly recommended to reduce your use of expensive grid electricity. The battery storage subsidy is aimed precisely at this trend: while the feed-in tariff is falling, it should become cheaper to store solar electricity for personal consumption.

Will state aid be available for large-scale electricity storage systems?

In autumn 2024 two draft regulations were published regarding state aid for large-scale electricity storage systems (BESS), one from the Modernisation Fund (“MF ”) 1 - and the second under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (“RRP ”) 2.

How much does the EV subsidy cover?

The subsidy covers up to two thirds (up to three quarters if using recycled EV batteries) of development and construction costs, up to 2 billion yen per project. The number of awarded projects in FY2024 was less than half of FY2023’s 26. However, the total capacity, was more than three times as high as the previous round’s 50.5MW/171.6MWh.