4 FAQs about Germany Power Storage Cabinet 50kWh Tender

Will Germany tender a further 5GW of gas-fired power plants?

For the second and final tranche, the government will competitively tender a further 5GW of capacity from gas-fired power plants. BMWK noted that this set of procurements comes ahead of the introduction of Germany's new capacity market mechanism, planned to start in 2028.

Will Germany be able to develop distributed energy storage systems by 2028?

Through the innovation tenders, it plans to award contracts for up to 4 GWh to developers of distributed energy storage systems by 2028. The current energy crisis brought the need for smart integration of renewables into renewed focus with the build-out of green generation booming in Germany.

How can smart tender design help reduce renewable curtailment costs in Germany?

Smart tender design, allowing storage systems to charge electricity from the grid and earn additional revenue from wholesale market participation, will improve project economics and has the potential to reduce the ever-increasing cost of renewable curtailment in Germany.

Is Germany ready for smart integration of renewables?

The current energy crisis brought the need for smart integration of renewables into renewed focus with the build-out of green generation booming in Germany. By the end of October 2023, Germany has witnessed the installation of nearly 12 GW of new PV capacity, already outpacing the annual target of 9 GW.

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