Germany s solar energy storage policy plan

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On 8 December 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) presented its energy storage strategy. The strategy paper

Analysis of energy storage policies in key countries

Compared with the medium and long-term energy storage installation roadmap drafted in China, the German government has not yet issued an

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4 FAQs about Germany s solar energy storage policy plan

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?

Why is Germany preparing to ease planning rules for battery storage?

Germany is preparing to ease planning rules for battery, heat, and hydrogen storage systems built outside urban zones. Germany policy has become easier for large-scale storage projects with new laws supporting easier planning regulations for non-urban areas.

Will Germany add more power storage projects in 2023?

Germany will likely add many more projects in the coming months, as the federal government increasingly focuses on storage solutions. In December 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Afairs and Climate Action (BMWK) published its “Power Storage Strategy” to accelerate the development of new capacities.

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.