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In Germany, increasing pressures across all dimensions of the energy trilemma (sustainability, security, affordability) make radical changes to the country''s energy system more imperative than ever.

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?

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.

What is Germany's energy storage capacity?

Germany had 2,954,763.8kW of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 19,248,861.8kW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Germany, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment.

What will Germany's energy storage industry look like in 2018?

Total sales are expected to rise around ten percent in 2018 to 5.1 billion euros, according to the German Energy Storage Association BVES. The German government wants to put the growth of the industry to use during the coal exit currently being planned by the country’s coal commission, by attracting battery cell production to coal mining areas.

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.

Why has Germany lost its leadership status for energy storage?

While Germany continues to set the pace for the integration of PV and wind in Europe, it has lost its leadership status for energy storage to the UK and Ireland. One reason for this is that energy storage has not been high on policymakers’ agendas in Germany for many years.