We will also be diving into the topic of FCAs and grid connection limitations in a webinar with consultancy Clean Horizon next week (2 June), sign up here.
‘German market is in a strong phase of insecurity’
Energy-Storage.news: How would you characterise the current state of the German energy storage market, in terms of the key trends, major successes and achievements, and challenges still to be overcome?
Georg Gallmetzer: The BESS market now (May 2026) is in a phase of strong insecurity driven by multiple parallel regulatory processes (grid fees, BKZ, grid reservation process, grid restrictions & FCA terms, new opportunities with inertia & capacity market, permitting law, incoming gas peakers capping price peak opportunities, etc.).
These processes will have significant impact on the future BESS market. Clarity will take until early 2027 or longer to have clear view on how the market may proceed. Under these circumstances the interest of international investors entering the German market has cooled down.
