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ENGIE Deutschland AG has acquired a ready-to-build onshore wind park with a planned total capacity of 212 megawatts in Bad Berleburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Dortmund. The project comprises 32 wind turbines and was developed by the Paderborn-based WestfalenWIND Group, with construction already underway. Following full commissioning by 2027, the wind park […]
When our Digital Renewables research team reviewed the European BESS market, it became clear that Italy is one of the most interesting countries for the battery storage sector. Like many other European states, Italy’s energy market is undergoing a significant transformation due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) […]
Denmark has long been a global role model for renewable energy, with wind power historically playing a major role in the country’s green transformation. Yet, in recent years, solar energy has rapidly gained importance, becoming an essential pillar of Denmark’s sustainable energy mix. Denmark’s installed solar PV capacity exceeds 4 GW as of today. Solar […]
The French energy market is unique within the European Union, primarily because of its significant reliance on nuclear energy, which accounts for approximately 70% of the country’s electricity generation. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, only account for around 15%. This is a drastic difference compared to other European countries such as […]
Spain is an interesting case in terms of its past battery storage strategy. Although the country is a European leader in the development of renewable energy sources, particularly hydro and solar, it lacks a significant battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio, unlike countries such as the UK, Italy and Germany. While these countries have already […]
Along with the UK and Germany, Italy is one of the most attractive markets for battery storage in Europe. Like many other European countries, the Italian energy market is undergoing a fundamental change. Due to the significant development of new renewable energy sources, battery storage plays a pivotal role in ensuring grid stability and security […]
A review of the European BESS market reveals that the United Kingdom is a leading country in this sector. With one of the largest portfolios at 6.8 GW/10.5 GWh, the UK is also one of the most attractive countries for BESS projects. This development is supported by robust government policies and a diverse range of […]
With an operational battery storage capacity of 6.8 GW/10.5 GWh, the UK is a leader in the European battery storage sector. The UK’s goals are even more ambitious. By 2030, they plan to have a battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity of 25 GW. Achieving these goals seems possible. More than 1.4 GW were commissioned […]
Germany is in the midst of an energy transition. The significant expansion of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, has resulted in an estimated 800 hours of negative electricity prices per year. For this reason, renewable energy companies are investing extensively in battery storage systems. Another important reason for the latest investments […]
In the wake of the energy transition, battery storage systems are currently experiencing a boom in installation and planning. They enable solutions to a wide range of challenges associated with the expansion of PV and wind energy plants. For example, they offer the possibility of stabilising the power grid and preventing expensive grid interventions. In […]