Swiss energy storage owner-operator BW ESS has launched the construction of an up to 1,000-MW/5,700-MWh battery in the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, one of the largest ones in Europe.

EnBW and VPI have launched construction on large-scale BESS projects in Germany, while Elements Green has agreed a 400MW/1,600MWh supply deal with Envision Energy for one.

Alpiq announced plans to build a 300-MW/1.2-GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in northwestern Switzerland, to be located next to the Swiss power producer and energy service…