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).

Are batteries for stationary battery energy storage systems safe?

Batteries for stationary battery energy storage systems (SBESS), which have not been covered by any European safety regulation so far, will have to comply with a number of safety tests. A standardisation request was submitted to CEN/CENELEC to develop one or more harmonised standards that lay out the minimum safety requirements for SBESS.

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.

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 Germany's electricity storage capacity?

They still make up the largest share of the electricity storage capacity in Germany; about 30 projects commissioned between 1926 and 2004 provide a total capacity of about 7 GW. The majority are operated by utilities and they principally provide time-shifted electricity supply and balancing energy.

Why is energy storage important in Germany?

Balancing the rising share of intermittent renewables calls for new solutions and business models. In Germany, energy storage has experienced a dynamic market environment in recent years, particularly for providing ancillary services, and in home applications. This report sheds light on the important topic of energy storage.