2017 german energy storage industry policy

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 electricity storage facilities are there in Germany?

In principle, the number of electricity storage facil-ities, their installed power and storage capacities are recorded in the Core Energy Market Data Reg-ister kept by the Bundesnetzagentur. In Germany, there are currently some 30 pumped storage plants with a combined capacity of approx. 24 GWh and a total power of approx. 6 GW.

Should energy storage systems be included in Germany's power plant strategy?

The power plant strategy for hydrogen-capable power plants recently presented by the German government also emphasises that storage systems should be included. Exemption from grid charges The BMWK's comments express sympathy for the continuation of the current grid fee exemptions for energy storage systems.

Are electricity storage facilities legal in Germany?

There is no separate legislation on electricity storage facilities in Germany. German law regards electricity storage facilities as consumers of electricity.

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.

Do battery storage systems need a permit in Germany?

In Germany, in most cases, neither environmental nor energy industry permits are required for battery storage system alone, though it must comply with the regulation on electromagnetic fields (26. BImSchV). Battery storage systems must be registered in the market master database (Marktstammdatenregister).