Germany plans to deploy energy storage projects

Will ESS Tech become Germany's Green powerhouse?

Summary: U.S. energy storage technology manufacturer ESS Tech, Inc. and German energy provider LEAG cooperate to scale up iron-flow technology to provide long-duration energy storage as part of LEAG’s strategy to become Germany’s Green Powerhouse.

Could a new partnership tap the energy storage potential of Germany?

With the large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) fleet in Germany on the verge of unprecedented expansion, a new partnership is aiming to tap the energy storage potential of the country’s south.

What is Germany's Energy Policy Review?

This Energy Policy Review was prepared in partnership between the Government of Germany and the IEA. It draws on the IEA's extensive knowledge and the inputs of expert peers from IEA Member countries to assess Germany’s most pressing energy sector challenges and provide recommendations on how to address them, backed by international best practices.

How big is Germany's large-scale electricity storage?

7 Jump-start the expansion of large-scale storage in optimal locations. Considering the extent of variable renewables generation in Germany’s electricity system, which already exceeded 60% in 2024 and is planned to be 80% in 2030, the country has relatively low levels of large-scale electricity storage (1.7 GW with 2.2 GWh in January 2025).

Is Germany a good place to deploy a Bess system?

As Europe’s largest electricity market, Germany has emerged as the most attractive and dynamic market for BESS deployment amid a growing need for managing negative electricity prices and renewables curtailment risks. However, its large-scale BESS fleet has been lagging far behind the rapid rollout of small-scale system.

Could Germany benefit from a broader strategy on natural gas?

Germany could benefit from a broader strategy on the role of natural gas in the energy transition, including time frames and expected prices, to underpin its policies supporting the development of renewable energy.